communal
adjective
com·mu·nal
kə-ˈmyü-nᵊl 
ˈkäm-yə-nᵊl
1
: of or relating to one or more communes
a communal organization
2
: of or relating to a community
3
a
: characterized by collective ownership and use of property
b
: participated in, shared, or used in common by members of a group or community
a communal kitchen
gathered for a communal meal
4
: of, relating to, or based on racial or cultural groups
communal violence
communally
adverb
Examples of communal in a Sentence
The tribe lived in communal huts.
the communal experience of riding on the train
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In an attempt to reverse the trend, an organization called Come Together—A Community for Wine has begun campaigns to focus on favorable messaging, framing vino as a communal beverage with historical and cultural associations.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 4 July 2025
Gone are the dark wood communal tables, replaced by higher-end seating arrangements, including upholstered banquettes worthy of a fine-dining establishment.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
That communal ritual surrounding a platter of chicken wings — be it on game day or on a date — is another appealing feature.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
Instead of power and importance being solely centered on profits for the organization, profits are determined by building brands that connect to communal markets of people buying and offering their services in alignment with similar values and purposes.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 4 July 2025
Gone are the dark wood communal tables, replaced by higher-end seating arrangements, including upholstered banquettes worthy of a fine-dining establishment.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
That communal ritual surrounding a platter of chicken wings — be it on game day or on a date — is another appealing feature.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
Instead of power and importance being solely centered on profits for the organization, profits are determined by building brands that connect to communal markets of people buying and offering their services in alignment with similar values and purposes.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for communal
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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communal. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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communal
adjective
com·mu·nal
kə-ˈmyün-ᵊl
ˈkäm-yən-ᵊl
1
: of or relating to a commune or community
2
: shared or used in common by members of a group or community
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