battleground

noun

bat·​tle·​ground ˈba-tᵊl-ˌgrau̇nd 

: battlefield

Synonyms of battleground

• battlefield

Examples of battleground in a Sentence

the verdant hill suddenly turned into a bloody battleground

Recent Examples on the Web

In battleground states across the country, these faith leaders and hundreds of their colleagues will assume the role of poll chaplains for one day. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

The move comes amid intensifying geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing, with artificial intelligence emerging as a key battleground in the two countries' race for technological dominance. — Jenny Lee,kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026

Headlines about high-profile clashes in recent weeks, from battlegrounds such as Maine and Michigan, obscure that trend. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2026

The duplicate-ballot error in Tulare last week quickly went viral in conservative social media circles, with claims that something nefarious was going on in the middle of a House battleground district. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for battleground

• aboveground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background

Kids Definition

battleground

noun

bat·​tle·​ground -ˌgrau̇nd 

: battlefield