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battlefield

/ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.93 in modern English

Syllables
bat-tle-field
IPA
/ˈbætəlˌfiːld/
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

Etymology

From battle + field.

Inflected Forms

battlefields (plural) battle-field (alternative)

Derived Forms

Battlefielder

Phrases

belemnite battlefield hyperactive battlefield

Frequently Paired Words

battlespace

Synonyms

battleground field of battle field of honor field

Questions

How do you pronounce battlefield?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/.
What does battlefield mean?
The area where a land battle is fought, which may not necessarily be a field.
Where does battlefield come from?
From battle + field.

How to pronounce battlefield

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