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playground
English
Etymology
From play +? ground. Compare Middle English playstede, playstude (“playground”) from Old English plæ?stede (“playground”).
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?ple???a?nd/
Noun
playground (plural playgrounds)
- (outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides). [1780]
- (figuratively) Any physical or metaphysical space in which a person or organization has free rein to do as they please.
- The exclusive tropical island was a millionaire's playground.
Related terms
- playfield
- playhouse
- playland
- playpen
- playroom
- playstead
Translations
References
Portuguese
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /?plej.???aw?d??/
Noun
playground m (plural playgrounds)
- playground (open-air space where the children can play)
- (by extension) playground (space to do what one pleases)
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courtyard
English
Etymology
court +? yard
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /?k??t.j??d/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?k??t.j??d/
Noun
courtyard (plural courtyards)
- An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.
Translations
See also
- atrium
- forecourt
courtyard From the web:
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