battleground

noun

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

Examples of battleground in a Sentence

the verdant hill suddenly turned into a bloody battleground
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As focus is put on Texas, Republicans are also trying to win races in battleground states nationally to keep control of the Senate. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026 Especially popular around battlegrounds or areas of historical value, some treasure hunters have retrieved World War II weapons, ancient coins, medals and other valuable items. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026 Texas, a state Trump carried by 14 percentage points, was not supposed to be among this year’s political battlegrounds. Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026 Crockett charged into the Democratic battleground of South Texas on Thursday with rallies in Laredo and Edinburg. John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for battleground

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First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 Mar. 2026.

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battleground

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