the Commons

plural noun

: the House of Commons (the part of the British or Canadian Parliament whose members are elected by voters)

Examples of the Commons in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In June, the Commons Health and Social Care Committee recommended that the contract not be extended. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 10 Nov. 2026

Prior to the statehouse being built, the home also hosted meetings of the Commons House of Assembly. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026

According to Arnold, the construction project at the Commons, which started earlier this year, reduced monthly sales by $50,000. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

There would be sidewalks built along the Commons Drive connection, but not along Ogden Avenue or 75th Street, Whitaker said in May. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the Commons

• brahmans
• brahmins