Battlefield vs. Battleground — What's the Difference?

A battlefield, battleground, or field of battle is the location of a present or historic battle involving ground warfare. It is commonly understood to be limited to the point of contact between opposing forces, though battles may involve troops covering broad geographic areas.

See battlefield.

An area where a battle is fought.

A location where a battle may be fought, or has been fought.

A sphere of contention. In both senses also called battleground.

(figurative) Any place or situation of dispute or contention

The area where a land battle is or was fought, which is not necessarily a field.

(figurative) Any subject of dispute or contention.

A region where a battle is fought.

(US politics) battleground state

A region where a battle is being (or has been) fought;

A region where a battle is fought; same as battlefield.

A region where a battle is being (or has been) fought;