noun

grounders

GROWN-duhz

Grounders (noun) means a children's playground game where one player, with eyes shut, tries to tag others who must stay off the ground. Example: “The kids played grounders on the climbing frame at recess.”

noun

A children's playground game where one player, with eyes shut, tries to tag others who must stay off the ground.

"The kids played grounders on the climbing frame at recess."

How to use grounders

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In plain EnglishA tag-style playground game where being on the ground makes you vulnerable to being caught.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “grounders” mean?

The word “grounders” means a children's playground game where one player, with eyes shut, tries to tag others who must stay off the ground. In plain terms, a tag-style playground game where being on the ground makes you vulnerable to being caught.

How do you pronounce “grounders”?

“Grounders” is pronounced GROWN-duhz (/ˈɡɹaʊndə(ɹ)z/ in IPA).

How do you use “grounders” in a sentence?

Here is “grounders” used in a sentence: “The kids played grounders on the climbing frame at recess.”

What part of speech is “grounders”?

“Grounders” is a noun.