battleground

noun

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

Examples of battleground in a Sentence

the verdant hill suddenly turned into a bloody battleground
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But this deal quickly turned political, given U.S. Steel's importance to the battleground state of Pennsylvania, and both Biden and Donald Trump came out in opposition. Dan Primack, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024 State leaders are using the race for the DNC chairmanship to pressure the national party to return to a 50-state strategy, with less control given to leaders in Washington who want to centralize funds and resources in a handful of battleground states. Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024 Ed Cottrell: He was invited by a Belgian pilot during the visit to take a flight in an aircraft over his old battlegrounds. Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024 What Happens Next The ruling could have significant implications for future elections in Arizona, a key battleground state where electoral processes have become since the 2020 presidential contest. Shamim Chowdhury, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for battleground 

Word History

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 3 Jan. 2025.

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battleground

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

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