playing field

noun

1. an expanse of level ground, as in a park or stadium, where athletic events are held.

playing field

noun

1. a field or open space used for sport

Word History and Origins

Origin of playing field¹

First recorded in 1575–85

Example Sentences

“The playing field is not level because of Google’s conduct, and Google’s quality reflects the ill-gotten gains of an advantage illegally acquired,” the filing says.

From Los Angeles Times

The impetus behind tariffs is often to level the economic playing field, such as to avoid letting China subsidize production to create monopolies, said Usha Haley, professor of international business at Wichita State University.

From Salon

It was Borthwick’s tactics and some slippery conditions that levelled that Parisian playing field.

From BBC

“I have two little girls, I don’t want them getting run over on a playing field by a male or formerly male athlete, but as a Democrat I’m supposed to be afraid to say that.”

From BBC

Abortion rights have shifted the playing field dramatically.

From Salon

Related Words

• arena
• turf