Playfield

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A specific area intended for engaging in sports or recreational games is often aimed at facilitating physical activity for people of various ages
2. A space that serves as a venue for organized play and recreational sports designed to promote physical engagement and social interaction
3. An area set aside for playing games or sports, providing a designated space for physical activities

Etymology: "Playfield" is a plain compound: "play" joined to "field," so it names a field used for play. Both parts are old English words, and the combination needs no special story. The term describes a sports playing area in the same way that "playground" describes a place for children's games, and the two words are built the same way. The word is ordinary English compounding, so its interest lies mainly in how transparent it is. Anyone who knows "play" and "field" can work out its sense without a dictionary, which is typical of many English compounds formed from everyday roots.

Synonyms: playground, field, recreation area, sports ground