battlefield

noun

bat·​tle·​field ˈba-tᵊl-ˌfēld 

1

: a place where a battle is fought

2

: an area of conflict

Synonyms of battlefield

• field
• battleground
• ground

Examples of battlefield in a Sentence

Hundreds of dead soldiers lay on the battlefield.

wounded soldiers being carried off the battlefield

Recent Examples on the Web

Ukraine’s success on the battlefield has prompted a shift in how the country is viewed and its relationship to NATO and the European Union. — Sam Meredith,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 July 2026

While that range is relatively limited compared to dedicated air-defense systems, it is intended for situations where troops need to defend themselves against drones flying close to the battlefield. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

Such moments display a boldly personal approach to conflict journalism, one in which a frank, nuanced depiction of daily life tells us more about war than any losses or gains on the battlefield. — Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 8 July 2026

Ryan argues in a June report by the Lowy Institute that future wars will reward militaries able to recognize battlefield change, absorb lessons and adapt faster than their opponents. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for battlefield

• unconcealed
• unrepealed
• unrevealed
• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed
• cornfield

Kids Definition

battlefield

noun

bat·​tle·​field -ˌfēld 

: a place where a battle is fought or was once fought