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playground

[pley-ground] / ˈpleɪˌgraʊnd /
NOUN
recreation area
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There is a sprawling playground and a public library.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

It combines elements of a museum and reading room with community centre amenities such as a playground, basketball court, recording studio and public library.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

At the playground, customers can sit inside vehicles and use their phones to get details or order a test-drive, with or without the involvement of a store employee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Caprese martinis have started appearing on cocktail menus everywhere, joining the ongoing evolution of the martini from simple cocktail to culinary playground.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Brie opens the door when she sees us coming, and Teddy runs over, telling her all about the playground and the trains at the library and the book he chose.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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