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

The rainfall has the potential to cause dangerous rip currents, life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep areas and places where the ground remains saturated, the center said. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban after appearing to grab Spain defender Eric Garcia by the throat and then throwing midfielder Gavi to the ground. — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The Ram ProMaster 2500 is easier to load than rivals because the cargo floor sits closer to the ground. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

The drive didn’t start positively as the Willis’ first two passes fell to the ground. — Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the ground

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground