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

Also during the robbery, at least one of the intruders reportedly brandished a gun at a security guard while another member of the group held his arms and took him to the ground. —Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026

This shoe is also outfitted with a high-traction outsole that effectively grips the ground for a stable landing every time. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026

The Times found that a battalion chief ordered firefighters to roll up their hoses and leave the burn area despite complaints by crews that the ground still was smoldering. —Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026

Keep in mind that power lines that are laying on the ground may be live. —Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for the ground

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