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

Hoffman: The thing with Maude is there was a real level playing field in which we were all figuring out this thing together.

From Los Angeles Times

"We're calling on the government to help put domestic production on a level playing field so that it can compete fairly with imports."

From BBC

The aim would be to create a more even playing field, but how will young Invincibles fans feel if their team struggle next year having seen a great side torn apart?

From BBC

The venue and the big playing field are still there now.

From BBC

It is one of many using civil rights law to claim that the Constitution is colorblind and any institutional practice or program dedicated to leveling the playing field for non-white people discriminates against white people.

From Salon

Related Words

• arena 
• turf