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Playing-Field

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ fiːld/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An area of land designated for playing sports or games.

    "The children spent the afternoon on the playing-field, enjoying a game of soccer."
  2. 2

    A metaphorical term for a competitive environment in various contexts.

    "In the business world, the playing-field is often uneven for new startups."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'playing-field' is a compound noun formed from 'playing', the gerund of 'play', which originates from Old English 'plegian', meaning to engage in activity for enjoyment, and 'field', derived from Old English 'feld', referring to an open area of land. The combination reflects the evolution of recreational spaces for sports and games.

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