Meaning of the word battlefield in English

What does battlefield mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

battlefield

US /ˈbæt̬.əl.fiːld/
UK /ˈbæt.əl.fiːld/
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Noun

1.

the piece of ground on which a battle is or was fought

Example:
The soldiers advanced across the muddy battlefield.
Many lives were lost on that historic battlefield.
2.

a scene of intense conflict or competition

Example:
The courtroom became a legal battlefield.
The corporate world can be a ruthless battlefield.