the ground
noun
: the surface of the earth
An apple fell to the ground.
The flight was watched by many observers on the ground.
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Their batteries are located low to the ground, giving them a stable center of gravity to avoid wobbles during swings or catches.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025
Because of their gritty, abrasive texture, the coffee grounds will help to make the ground less slippery.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
Federal agents later shattered his truck window, pinned him to the ground, handcuffed him and took his keys.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Nov. 2025
If using outdoors, be sure to secure your bounce house to the ground with stakes to prevent it from blowing away in the wind.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025
Because of their gritty, abrasive texture, the coffee grounds will help to make the ground less slippery.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
Federal agents later shattered his truck window, pinned him to the ground, handcuffed him and took his keys.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Nov. 2025
If using outdoors, be sure to secure your bounce house to the ground with stakes to prevent it from blowing away in the wind.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the ground
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“The ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20ground. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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