| 1. | an area used for outdoor play or recreation, esp. by children, and often containing recreational equipment such as slides and swings. |
| 2. | Informal. any place, environment, or facility used for recreation or amusement, as a resort: The tropical island is an international playground for the rich. |
| 3. | an arena of operation or activity. |
Playground
A visual language for children, developed for Apple's Vivarium Project. OOPSLA 89 or 90?
playground
controlled setting for children's play. This institutionalized environment consists of a planned, enclosed space with play equipment that encourages children's motor development
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