Battle Royal (Noun)
Meaning
A noisy riotous fight.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The fans at the hockey game erupted into a battle royal after a disputed call by the referee.
- A battle royal broke out in the bar when the rival gangs clashed over a disputed territory.
- The normally sedate city council meeting devolved into a battle royal as tempers flared over the contentious issue.
- The concert turned into a battle royal when the crowd surged forward and security tried to restore order.
- The wrestling match ended in a battle royal with all the contestants in the ring at once, punching and kicking each other.