playing field
Where games happen
A playing field is an outdoor area marked for sports—a football field, soccer pitch, or cricket ground.
The phrase level the playing field means to equalize conditions so no competitor has an unfair advantage: New regulations aim to level the playing field for small businesses.
An uneven playing field describes situations where some parties start with built-in advantages.
Frequency of sound
- turfGrass-covered earth surface
- grassNarrow-leaved ground cover
- sidelinesField boundary lines
- goalpostScoring frame for kicks
touchline · midfield · center circle · penalty box · dugout · infield · outfield · diamond
Large venue for spectators
- arenaVenue for contests
- groundsBasis for justification
- parkPublic leisure grounds
- domeRounded vault forming roof
amphitheater · facility · complex · grandstand · bleachers · stands · seating · floodlights
Horizontal or uniform position
- equal opportunityUnbiased chance for all
- impartialityFreedom from prejudice
- parityState of being equal
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
evenhandedness · unbiased · neutrality · equity · advantage · handicap · rules · regulations
Ongoing contest between opponents
- contestOrganized competitive event
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- opponentsThose who compete against
playoffs · bracket · standings · underdog · favorite · clash · showdown · contenders
Public leisure grounds
- recessPause in activity
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- frisbeeThrowable recreational disc
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
leisure · fun · kickball · tag · catch · pickup game · informal · casual
Joint intellectual work
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- synergyCombined effect exceeding components
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
unity · squad · roster · lineup · bench · teammates · captain · strategy
pitch
Frequency of sound
goalpost · touchline · midfield · center circle · penalty box · dugout · infield · outfield · diamond · baseline
stadium
Large venue for spectators
dome · amphitheater · facility · complex · grandstand · bleachers · stands · seating · floodlights · scoreboard
level
Horizontal or uniform position
- equal opportunityUnbiased chance for all
- impartialityFreedom from prejudice
- parityState of being equal
balance · evenhandedness · unbiased · neutrality · equity · advantage · handicap · rules · regulations · standards
rivalry
Ongoing contest between opponents
- contestOrganized competitive event
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
opponents · playoffs · bracket · standings · underdog · favorite · clash · showdown · contenders · competitors
park
Public leisure grounds
picnic · leisure · fun · kickball · tag · catch · pickup game · informal · casual · weekend
collaboration
Joint intellectual work
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- synergyCombined effect exceeding components
coordination · unity · squad · roster · lineup · bench · teammates · captain · strategy · formation
- competition metaphorsrace to the bottom, win-win, rat race, front runner, underdog
- fieldsbiology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering
- game playrules, scoring, turns, winning, losing
- bat-and-ballbat, ball, batter, pitcher, catcher
- game boardsgame board, squares, spaces, tiles, hex
- grassy areaslawn, turf, grass, green, sod
playing fieldbleachers
Open-air spectator benches
stands · spectator seating · grandstand · press box · sidelines
playing fieldrigged game
Contest with predetermined outcome
stacked deck · rigged system · uneven ground · unfair advantage · loaded dice
playing fieldworkplace
Employment location
factory floor · office · worksite · assembly line · cubicle
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