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

Jonathan Drake | Reuters Republicans are entering the final sprint to the 2026 midterm election trailing Democrats in national and battleground polls and defending much of the most competitive terrain in Congress. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

While Democrats appear to have the upper-hand in many states heading towards November, Republican candidates have fared better in recent polls in those states than other battlegrounds. — Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

China remains a key battleground for luxury brands seeking to revive growth after a two-year slump. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

With less than 50 days before Election Day, Vice President JD Vance campaigned in Council Bluffs on Friday to rally Republicans in the key battleground state. — Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 21 Sep. 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