Abbreviations.com Convert.net Definitions.net Lyrics.net Phrases.net Quotes.net References.net Rhymes.net Synonyms.net USZip.com  Bookmark and Share
 
Definitions.net
Search for Dictionary Definitions:  
Browse Alphabetically:
 A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   # 
 random definition 

 Definitions of commons  

Translate commons to



Definition of 'commons' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) park, commons, common, green
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
"they went for a walk in the park"

2. (noun) commons, common land
a pasture subject to common use

3. (noun) commonalty, commonality, commons
a class composed of persons lacking clerical or noble rank

4. (noun) third estate, Commons
the common people


Definition of 'commons' Webster Dictionary 

1.  commons
the mass of the people, as distinguished from the titled classes or nobility; the commonalty; the common people

2.  commons
the House of Commons, or lower house of the British Parliament, consisting of representatives elected by the qualified voters of counties, boroughs, and universities

3.  commons
provisions; food; fare, -- as that provided at a common table in colleges and universities

4.  commons
a club or association for boarding at a common table, as in a college, the members sharing the expenses equally; as, to board in commons

5.  commons
a common; public pasture ground



'commons' - Nearby Entries  

common shares  common shiner  common shrew  common sickle pine  common snapping turtle  common snipe  commons  



Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography   MLA  Chicago  APA 
"commons." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 16 February. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/commons


Alternative search options for 'commons'   
Search for Synonyms for 'commons'
Quotes containing the term 'commons'
Search for Phrases containing the term 'commons'
Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'commons'
Search for 'commons' on Search commons on Amazon.com! & Search commons on Google.com!
What rhymes with 'commons'?
NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'commons'


Definitions.net |  Login |  Add New Abbreviation |  Your List |  Tools |  Become an Editor |  Tell a Friend |  Awards |  Testimonials |  Press |  News |  Forum new! |  APIs |  About
Copyright ©2001-2011 STANDS4 LLC. All rights reserved.  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!