Phrase Hound found 460 phrases and 198 compound words that contain ground. The most common are listed below. Open ground in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 460
- ground-floorSituated on the ground floor.
- off the groundHaving gotten a good start; having reached a level of stability or self-sufficiency.
- above groundOn or above the surface of the ground.
- ground zeroOriginally, the point on the land or water surface below which a nuclear bomb detonates in the air; now also the point on such a surface at or above the detonation.
- common groundA characteristic or interest shared by multiple people or systems; any belief, etc. held in common.
- ground beefBeef that has been finely chopped; minced beef.
- middle groundA compromised position between extremes.
- ground levelThe level of the ground, the surface of the earth.
- ground waterAlternative form of groundwater: Water that exists beneath the earth's surface in underground streams and aquifers.
- ground stateThe stationary state of lowest energy of a particle or system of particles.
- breeding-groundA place or region where animals go to breed.
- ground coverSomething, particularly plants, which overlays an area of land. May refer to plants specifically grown to prevent erosion of an area.
- ground-breakinginnovative, different than other things of its type.
- ground-to-airfired from the ground at an aircraft in flight, or at an incoming missile
- ground forcesThe military units operating on the ground, including tanks, soldiers, artillery, etc.
- ground upsimple past and past participle of grind up
- high groundA position of advantage or superiority in a conflict or competition.
- air-to-groundfired from an aircraft at a target on the ground
- training groundA place or ground used for training.
- break groundTo begin digging in the earth at the start of a new construction, or, originally, for cultivation.
- home groundA sports team's own ground, which is used for their home games.
- prepare the groundTo carry out any preliminary work that will enable something to occur.
- sports grounda stadium or piece of land used for sport.
- fishing groundAn area of water used for fishing (usually a sea area).
- gain groundTo make progress or obtain advantage; to gain traction.
Compound words 198
- backgroundLess important or less noticeable in a scene or system.
- undergroundBelow the ground; below the surface of the Earth.
- playgroundA large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).
- campgroundAn area where tents are pitched.
- groundbreakingInnovative; new, different; doing something that has never been done before.
- foregroundThe elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane.
- groundworkThe foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
- battlegroundA location where a battle may be fought, or has been fought.
- groundhogA red-brown marmot, Marmota monax, native to North America.
- groundlessWithout any grounds to support it; baseless.