commons meaning and definition

COMMONS noun

Definition of commons (noun)

1. a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
   • "they went for a walk in the park"
   • synonyms: common, green, park
2. a pasture subject to common use
   • synonyms: common land
3. a class composed of persons lacking clerical or noble rank
   • synonyms: commonality, commonalty
4. the common people
   • synonyms: third estate