as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
the swimming pool is part of the communal property of the condo complex
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of communal
In April 2024, Foot Locker announced a new concept for its stores that promised customers a new, immersive layout, bright new sections highlighting new releases, and a communal try-on area, and more.
—
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Firewood is stacked beside a long pit dug for a communal kitchen.
—Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2025
The researchers believe that the location of the tubes tells a story of communal control.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 May 2025
Yet there’s a bittersweet tinge to this more communal but somewhat regimented form of domestication to accompany Cassian’s genuine physical pain over a blaster injury, sustained on some off-screen mission in the past year.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for communal
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Firewood is stacked beside a long pit dug for a communal kitchen.
—Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2025
The researchers believe that the location of the tubes tells a story of communal control.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 May 2025
Yet there’s a bittersweet tinge to this more communal but somewhat regimented form of domestication to accompany Cassian’s genuine physical pain over a blaster injury, sustained on some off-screen mission in the past year.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for communal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communal
Adjective
-
Chelsea’s latest title has been a collective achievement, largely about being harmonious and disciplined, whereas their previous ones tended to have an obvious star: Bethany England, or Fran Kirby, or Sam Kerr, or Guro Reiten.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
-
The Duke's participation underscored the urgency of the conservation challenges facing the continent and the need for collective action.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Adjective
-
Blame the bubbles, but the pitch worked, pulling all five sharks into a joint investment for the first time.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
-
Eventually, the board approved a slower rollout in exchange for more transparency and joint monitoring of key metrics.—
Stephan Lendi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
-
Rather than solely focusing on what’s lacking, try to understand if your needs are rooted in a desire for fairness and mutual respect rather than a sense of being owed something.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
-
Tuesday's incident over Estonia will add to regional tensions and questions over the alliance charter's Article 5 mutual defense clause.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communal. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share