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

After grinding to Akon during their belly dancing date, Cam and Aneha find common ground around growing up in low-income families when their parents lost their jobs. — Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

Public lands remind us that our common ground is more than an idea—they’re real places beneath our feet. — Mary Beth Laughton, Time, 14 Oct. 2026

During the interview, Bieber also talked about the common ground between Adanola and Rhode, despite their different product offer. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Warrant for Flock Candidates up and down the ballot and from both parties have found common ground in putting guardrails around the use of Flock Security cameras and other license plate readers. — AJC.com, 12 Oct. 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