sportsfield

Where games happen

A sportsfield is an outdoor area designed for athletic activities—football, soccer, rugby, cricket, or track and field events.

The term is more common in British English and Commonwealth countries; Americans typically say playing field or athletic field.

The school built a new sportsfield behind the gymnasium.

venue

stadium

Large venue for spectators

  • pitchFrequency of sound
  • turfGrass-covered earth surface
  • arenaVenue for contests

grandstand · bleachers · goalpost · sideline · touchline · dugout · outfield · infield · diamond · gridiron

equipment

goalposts

Scoring frame in football

  • netsMesh devices for catching
  • cleatsSpiked sports shoes
  • jerseyKnitted pullover garment

cones · flags · balls · bases · wickets · stumps · bats · rackets · goals · benches

competition

tournament

Multi-round competitive event

rivalry · playoffs · finals · trophy · victory · defeat · referee · umpire · linesman · penalty

athletics

track

Path or monitored route

javelin · shotput · relay · lanes · sandpit · baton · spikes

recreation

picnic

Outdoor casual meal

joggers · walkers · dogwalking · sunbathing · spectating · tailgating

teamplay

practice

Repeated work toward mastery

  • drillsRepetitive training routines
  • warmupPre-activity preparation
  • huddleClose protective gathering

formation · substitution · captain · coach · roster · squad · positions · passing · tackling · defense

Opposites
indoor vs outdoor athletic space

sportsfieldgymnasium

Indoor athletic facility

indoor arena · gym · sports hall · indoor court · fitness center

active recreation vs sedentary space

sportsfieldoffice

Professional work location

library · cubicle · study · bedroom · lounge

recreational vs functional land use

sportsfieldfactory floor

Manufacturing workspace area

industrial site · farmland · parking lot · construction site · warehouse

Family

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