English Explanatory Dictionary

battlefield

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The area where a land battle is fought, which may not necessarily be a field.

Pronunciation

/ˈbætəlˌfiːld/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-battlefield.wav

Word forms

battlefield battlefields battle-field

Etymology

From battle + field.

Synonyms

battleground field of battle

Related words

battlespace

Derived words

Battlefielder belemnite battlefield hyperactive battlefield
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