battleground

noun

bat·​tle·​ground ˈba-tᵊl-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce battleground (audio)
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Examples of battleground in a Sentence

the verdant hill suddenly turned into a bloody battleground
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Crow, an Army veteran who represents a Colorado district that takes in the eastern and southern suburbs of Denver, is serving as battleground co-chair for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee for the 2026 election cycle. John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026 The 332-unit complex planned for Alhambra Boulevard is her latest battleground. Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Under Kennedy, the committee has become a health policy battleground as the secretary has pushed to limit the number of vaccines recommended for all babies and children. Helen Branswell, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026 The battleground expanded from there, as Republicans added seats in North Carolina, Ohio, and Missouri. Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 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 11 Apr. 2026.

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battleground

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