as in battlefield
a place where a battle takes place
the verdant hill suddenly turned into a bloody battleground
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of battleground
Plans should address who may communicate with providers, and how urgent concerns are escalated — without turning therapy into another battleground.
—
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
The state of Maine is the next battleground in ICE’s ongoing operations, with the administration saying 50 people have been detained by the agency so far.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2026
A number of members of Congress are taking a stand for Haiti’s women and girls, warning that their bodies can no longer serve as a battleground for the country’s deepening crisis.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Several of those brands have also descended on Paris this week and in recent seasons, highlighting how the fashion calendar has become a battleground for attention outside of established houses.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for battleground
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
The state of Maine is the next battleground in ICE’s ongoing operations, with the administration saying 50 people have been detained by the agency so far.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2026
A number of members of Congress are taking a stand for Haiti’s women and girls, warning that their bodies can no longer serve as a battleground for the country’s deepening crisis.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Several of those brands have also descended on Paris this week and in recent seasons, highlighting how the fashion calendar has become a battleground for attention outside of established houses.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for battleground
Recent Examples of Synonyms for battleground
battlefield
Noun
-
However, modern battlefields, such as those in Ukraine, have changed significantly since the Cold War.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
-
The company specializes in cutting-edge manned and unmanned combat systems, artillery, and advanced ammunition to enhance survivability and operational efficiency on the battlefield.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Battleground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battleground. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
