field of honor

noun

1. the scene of a battle or duel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of field of honor¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Political or ideological disagreements, no matter how deep, lay outside the field of honor on which a gentleman could demand satisfaction.

From Literature

It was not a prop for a political rally, but rather a peaceful “field of honor” installed by the Greenpoint Rotary Club.

From Seattle Times

“The field of honor is the place,” he wrote on the card.

From Washington Post

Behind the home is the field of honor where ranch trucks, former military vehicles and tractors of past, present and “maybe someday” get equal billing.

From Washington Times

“Or let him meet me on the field of honor.”

From Literature