aboveground

adjective

above·​ground ə-ˈbəv-ˌgrau̇nd 

1

: located or occurring on or above the surface of the ground

2

: existing, produced, or published by or within the establishment

aboveground movies

aboveground adverb

Examples of aboveground in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Only the gas that is sitting in the pump aboveground is going to vary in temperature. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026

As the police department’s ranks shrank, crime festered, both aboveground and below. — Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026

There will also be another resolution that sets the date for removing all aboveground poles and wires. — Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026

Wheel ruts and aboveground turf damage can become a problem, too, when the lawn mower is turning in the same place repeatedly. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for aboveground

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground

Kids Definition

aboveground

adjective

above·​ground ə-ˈbəv-ˌgrau̇nd 

: located or happening on or above the surface of the ground

an aboveground swimming pool