common ground

noun

: a basis of mutual interest or agreement

Examples of common ground in a Sentence

Hunters and environmentalists found common ground in their opposition to the new law.

Recent Examples on the Web

All three find common ground, with 14% of each group citing threats to democracy as the top issue. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

By allowing professors to design interdisciplinary labs, students coming from different disciplinary backgrounds find common ground. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

And that was at a time when there were just a handful of channels, so the entire country had to find some common ground. — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026

In this week’s magazine, Story Hinckley explores the nuances that exist alongside that common ground. — Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for common ground

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• around
• astound