variants
or battle royale
plural battles royal or battle royals or battles royale or battle royales
1
a
: a fight participated in by more than two combatants
especially
: one in which the last fighter in the ring or the last fighter standing is declared the winner
b
: a violent struggle
2
: a heated dispute
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the sisters had a battle royal over whose turn it was to use the family car
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Republican lawmakers are nervously anticipating a battle royal next year over raising the debt limit.
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Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 21 Dec. 2024
Chapter 5 Season 2 of Epic Games' Fortnite is set to wrap up in a little over a week, fans and players have been teased about the big finale for the battle royal shooter game.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 15 May 2024
The show is a battle royal between two classes of chefs: the elite white spoons, who are culinary masters respected for their knowledge, longevity, and pedigree; and the black spoons, talented chefs, cooks, and restaurateurs who are still on their journey to mastery and recognition.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
Cargill entered the battle royal towards the end, successfully eliminating stars like Nia Jax and Becky Lynch.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 21 Dec. 2024
Chapter 5 Season 2 of Epic Games' Fortnite is set to wrap up in a little over a week, fans and players have been teased about the big finale for the battle royal shooter game.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 15 May 2024
The show is a battle royal between two classes of chefs: the elite white spoons, who are culinary masters respected for their knowledge, longevity, and pedigree; and the black spoons, talented chefs, cooks, and restaurateurs who are still on their journey to mastery and recognition.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
Cargill entered the battle royal towards the end, successfully eliminating stars like Nia Jax and Becky Lynch.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Battle royal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/battle%20royal. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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