battleground
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A place where a battle is fought, or an issue that causes intense argument.
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Usage notes
"Battleground" is often used figuratively too, as in "the courtroom became a battleground over the new law."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The old field, once a _____, is now a quiet park."
Answer: battleground
In your own words, what does "battleground" mean?
A place where a battle is fought, or an issue that causes intense argument.
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