The meaning of GROUND is the surface of a planet (such as the earth or Mars); especially : the surface of the earth or a particular part of it sometimes as contrasted with the air or sea —often used before another noun.

All burgers come with side of lettuce, tomato, pickle, & onions (except Ground Patty Melt). All burgers come with a complimentary signature sauce (except reaper ranch+1).

GROUND definition: 1. the surface of the earth: 2. soil: 3. an area of land used for a particular purpose or…. Learn more.

Under way, as if in flight: Because of legal difficulties, the construction project never got off the ground.

GROUND definition: the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land. See examples of ground used in a sentence.

The ground is the surface of the earth. Forty or fifty women were sitting cross-legged on the ground. We slid down the roof and dropped to the ground. If you say that something takes place on the ground, you mean it takes place on the surface of the earth and not in the air.

ground1 (ground), n. the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land: to fall to the ground. earth or soil: stony ground. land having an indicated character: rising ground. Often, grounds. a tract of land appropriated to a special use: picnic grounds; a hunting ground. Often, grounds. the foundation or basis on which a belief or action rests; reason or cause: grounds for dismissal. subject ...