Playing Field (Noun)
Meaning 1
A piece of land prepared for playing a game; "the home crowd cheered when Princeton took the field".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The athletes gathered on the playing field, stretching and warming up before the game.
- The stadium's playing field was meticulously manicured to ensure a perfect surface for the big match.
- The new sports complex included a state-of-the-art playing field with advanced drainage and lighting systems.
- As the band took to the playing field for the halftime show, the crowd's excitement reached a fever pitch.
- After the inspection, the officials declared the playing field safe for the championships, citing only minor repairs needed.
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Meaning 2
The circumstances under which competition occurs; "the government's objective is to insure a genuinely level playing field for American industry and commerce in Europe".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.