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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For many clinicians, advocates, and experts, micro-betting has emerged as a key battleground in the fight to reign in gambling addiction. ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026 Rendering examines how artificial intelligence is disrupting the entertainment industry, taking you inside key battlegrounds and spotlighting change makers wielding the technology for good and ill. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026 Renewals are rare battlegrounds, legally speaking, but the FCC’s influence is felt much more immediately in those moments of corporate vulnerability. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026 Gregory’s win was especially sweet for Florida Democrats, who have been beaten down by years of Republican domination in what was once the consummate battleground state. Bill Barrow, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026 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 28 Mar. 2026.

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battleground

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