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

If broadcasters and streamers are becoming increasingly interdependent, YouTube may be giving them another reason to find common ground. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Rome has as many as 500 carts, with one-fifth belonging to the Metur association of tour operators, established last December to seek common ground with locals and the city. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

But in many places, Americans are also quietly finding common ground. — Noam Levey, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

The challenge for the coaches is bringing everyone together, curbing egos and finding common ground. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 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