the Commonwealth

noun

1

: a U.S. state

—used officially of Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia

the Commonwealth of Kentucky

2

: the countries that were once part of the British Empire

Examples of the Commonwealth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The concert series is one of the numerous events organized by America250PA to commemorate America's 250th anniversary and the Commonwealth's role in the country's foundation. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Tens of thousands of troops were mustered in Allegheny County alone, and other than New York, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provided more manpower to the Union army than any other state. — Christopher Derose, CBS News, 26 June 2026

The question now is whether the Commonwealth can build a functioning legal industry around that decision. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Princess Kate wore the pendant again at the Commonwealth Day service in 2022, according to Hola! — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026

Rhymes for the Commonwealth

• bridewealth
• health
• stealth
• wealth
• telehealth