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

In the real world, even though far more fatalities and injuries occur in the below-ground gunite variety, aboveground pools come with an especially bad rap: splashy and trashy. —Steve Garbarino, Air Mail, 9 Aug. 2025

Underground biodiversity is included in the Convention on Biological Diversity, but in practice, policies have focused almost entirely on aboveground ecosystems. —Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025

As impressive as its aboveground growth is, its underground root network is even more extensive. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025

Paying your electric bill should not be a choice between PSE&G and Amy Poehler’s new nationwide system of aboveground power lines courtesy of Good Hang Energy. —Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 June 2025

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