common

²common

noun

Definition of COMMON

1

plural : the common people

2

plural but sing in constr : a dining hall

3

plural but sing or plural in constr often capitalized a : the political group or estate comprising the commoners b : the parliamentary representatives of the commoners c : house of commons

4

: the legal right of taking a profit in another's land in common with the owner or others

5

: a piece of land subject to common use: as a : undivided land used especially for pasture b : a public open area in a municipality

6

a : a religious service suitable for any of various festivals b : ordinary 2

7

: common stock

— in common

: shared together <has a lot in common with his neighbors>

Examples of COMMON

1. The campus has several dining commons.

First Known Use of COMMON

14th century