battlefield
word
Definition
A battlefield is the area where a battle or fight, especially between armies, takes place. It can also be used figuratively for a place where intense conflict or competition happens.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in historical, military, or figurative contexts. Collocations: 'on the battlefield', 'left the battlefield', 'political battlefield'. Be aware that in modern English it can also mean any place of strong conflict, not just literal wars.
Example Sentences
The soldiers met on the battlefield at sunrise.
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Many were injured on the battlefield.
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This battlefield is now a memorial site.
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Work can feel like a battlefield when there’s lots of competition.
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On social media, every comment section turns into a battlefield.
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He left the meeting feeling like he’d just walked off a battlefield.
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