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We met at the playground after lunch.
What does Playground mean?
A playground is a place where children play.
Dictionary definition
An outdoor area where children can play, often with swings, slides, or climbing equipment.
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Playground in a sentence
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The playground had swings, slides, and a climbing wall.
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A safe playground gives children room to move, imagine, and play together.
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What does playground mean?
Playground means a playground is a place where children play.
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Which sentence uses playground correctly?
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Playground
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play · ground · strongest beat: play
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WordPlayground.
Partnoun.
MeaningPlayground means A playground is a place where children play.
ExampleExample: We met at the playground after lunch.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- play · ground
- Strongest beat
- play
- Ending
- ground
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on play.
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Synonyms
Words like Playground
play areaA place set aside for play.
recreation areaA place used for games or outdoor activity.
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Hint for students
A playground is a place where children play.
Common mix-up
Playground is not the same as classroom. Playground means a playground is a place where children play.
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Read this model sentence: The playground had swings, slides, and a climbing wall. Clue words: swings, slides, climbing. Underline clue words that show why playground fits instead of classroom. Now write one new sentence that shows playground without using the word playground. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show playground?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The playground had swings, slides, and a climbing wall." Why does playground fit better than classroom?
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