commons Meaning & Definition
What Does Commons Mean?
As a noun, commons means plural of common. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of common. As a verb, it means To communicate (something).
Word Facts for Commons
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑmənz/ |
| Synonyms | common, park and commonalty |
Commons Definition (Noun)
- plural of common
Noun
- A public area, especially a dining hall, at a college or university; a similar shared space elsewhere.
- A common (common land); especially, a central section of (usually an older) town, designated as a shared area.
The Renaissance festival started with the "peasants" meeting in the commons.
- The mutual good of all; the abstract concept of resources shared by more than one, for example air, water, information.
"The tragedy of the commons" is that none wish to make sacrifices of their or their family's interests for the common good.
- The common people collectively, the third estate, the people not belonging to the nobility or clergy.
- The free burghers/bourgeoisie of a given town, taken collectively.
- An outhouse.
- Food served at a fixed rate from the college buttery, distinguished from battels.
- Food in general; rations.
short commons
Commons as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of common
Noun
- Mutual good, shared by more than one.
- A tract of land in common ownership; common land.
- The people; the community.
- The right of taking a profit in the land of another, in common either with the owner or with other persons; so called from the community of interest which arises between the claimant of the right and the owner of the soil, or between the claimants and other commoners entitled to the same right.
Verb
- To communicate (something).
- To converse, talk.
- To have sex.
- To participate.
- To have a joint right with others in common ground.
- To board together; to eat at a table in common.
Noun
- A dining hall, usually at a college or university.
- A central section of (usually an older) town, designated as a shared area, a common.
The Renaissance festival started with the "peasants" meeting in the commons.
- (Oxford University) Food served at a fixed rate from the college buttery, distinguished from battels.
Synonyms of Commons
Commons synonyms and antonyms →Commons in a Sentence
The Renaissance festival started with the "peasants" meeting in the commons.
The commons is the green space surrounded by the village hall, the school, and the church.
The commons of New England towns are important contributors to their charm.
"The tragedy of the commons" is that none wish to make sacrifices of their or their family's interests for the common good.
short commons
Word Forms & Grammar
commons
commons sg or pl