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 Panama City, about 125 miles from the earthquake’s epicentral area, residents rushed from high-rise buildings when the ground began shaking Friday. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

The young guys know, too, that if anything breaks out, Jones will most likely get it to the ground somehow. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

As Riyadh pressed for dominance in the Gulf, the ground shifted in Yemen. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

The video shows a city officer responding to a chaotic scene where Belgal — sitting on the ground with his hands behind his back and head drooping to one side — was surrounded by several officials. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the ground

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