Synonyms for commons
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A public area, especially a dining hall, at a college or university; a similar shared space elsewhere.
- n. 2
A common (common land); especially, a central section of (usually an older) town, designated as a shared area.
The commons of New England towns are important contributors to their charm.
- n. 3
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.
Related words
- Word family
- common commonplace
Example sentences
- green Do you know who that tall blonde girl in green is?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| commons | rising | |
| green | rising | |
| commonalty | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- food1, park1
- 5 letters
- green1
- 10 letters
- commonalty
- 11 letters
- commonality5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (commonality5 = 5 syllables).