middle ground

noun

1

: a standpoint or area midway between extreme or opposing positions, options, or objectives

2

: middle distance sense 1

Synonyms

• middle

Examples of middle ground in a Sentence

The judge of the case chose a middle ground between harshness and leniency.

Both sides in this debate need to do more to establish some middle ground.

Recent Examples on the Web

The update offers a middle ground between backing up everything or nothing, giving users more control over their photo library. —Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025

Against that backdrop, Salazar told Newsweek the bill offers a middle ground — aiming to replace fear in immigrant communities with stability while preserving Republicans' long-standing credibility on enforcement. —Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025

Furniture-makers are still holding out hope as the EU continues to weigh its options with the goal of reaching some sort of middle ground. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 July 2025

There have been a few summit pushes in that time, but also quite a few wanders to middle ground. —Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 17 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for middle ground

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

Kids Definition

middle ground

noun

: a position midway between extreme or opposing points of view, choices, or objectives