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

Determined locals turned the roads, beaches, and parks of the Commonwealth into a sea of red, white, and blue on Saturday, even as temperatures soared over 90 degrees for the third straight day. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026

Jamir Nazir, the controversial winner of the Commonwealth award, tells his side of the story. — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

Indeed, among 20 nations evaluated in a recent report released by the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation dedicated to healthcare analyses, Americans are the most likely to skip medications, treatments, tests, and consultations due to costs. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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

Rhymes for the Commonwealth

• bridewealth
• health
• stealth
• wealth
• telehealth