battleground

noun

bat·​tle·​ground ˈba-tᵊl-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce battleground (audio)

Examples of battleground in a Sentence

the verdant hill suddenly turned into a bloody battleground
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The Style Divide The comments section quickly turned into a battleground of generational fashion values. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025 Their somewhat symbiotic friendship turns sour when Genovese orders a hit on the former, turning the streets of New York into a duplicitous battleground for survival. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025 With control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court—and potentially, the rules governing the 2028 presidential election—on the line, this judicial race has become an unlikely battleground for the future of American politics. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 In a world where their ability to shape narratives and define vision remains a battleground, representation is both an act of resistance and a tool for change. Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for battleground

Word History

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of battleground was in 1573

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“Battleground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/battleground. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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battleground

noun
bat·​tle·​ground -ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce battleground (audio)
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