1. an area of land where a battle is fought or was fought
2. a situation or area of intense conflict or competition
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The soldiers advanced across the muddy battlefield.
• Gettysburg is a famous Civil War battlefield.
• Tourists visit the historic battlefield every year.
• The corporate boardroom became a battlefield of competing interests.
• The school playground turned into a battlefield during recess.
• Archaeological teams searched the ancient battlefield for artifacts.
• The political campaign transformed the state into a battlefield.