the ground
noun
: the surface of the earth
An apple fell to the ground.
The flight was watched by many observers on the ground.
Examples of the ground in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In Tehran a four-story poster in the capital’s Enghelab – or Revolution – Square threatens the destruction of an American aircraft carrier, according to CNN journalists on the ground.
—
Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
Cruz was responding to another post from Tehran Bureau, which cited a source inside Iran detailing what was described as a rapidly deteriorating situation on the ground as security forces continued to crack down on demonstrations.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The commander-at-large is reportedly leaving Minnesota less than a week after Pretti's death, according to multiple media reports, amid growing outrage both on the ground in the Twin Cities and on Capitol Hill.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
After his holstered gun was discovered under his coat and removed while he was being manhandled, he was executed on the spot by one of the officers despite lying unarmed and defenseless on the ground.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the ground
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
Cruz was responding to another post from Tehran Bureau, which cited a source inside Iran detailing what was described as a rapidly deteriorating situation on the ground as security forces continued to crack down on demonstrations.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The commander-at-large is reportedly leaving Minnesota less than a week after Pretti's death, according to multiple media reports, amid growing outrage both on the ground in the Twin Cities and on Capitol Hill.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
After his holstered gun was discovered under his coat and removed while he was being manhandled, he was executed on the spot by one of the officers despite lying unarmed and defenseless on the ground.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the ground
Cite this Entry
“The ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20ground. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
