groundling (Meaning)

Wordnet

groundling (n)

in Elizabethan theater: a playgoer in the cheap standing section

Webster

groundling (n.)

A fish that keeps at the bottom of the water, as the loach.

A spectator in the pit of a theater, which formerly was on the ground, and without floor or benches.

groundling Sentence Examples

  1. The groundling stood among the commoners, his gaze fixed upon the stage.
  2. The theater was filled with a diverse crowd, from groundlings to nobles.
  3. The play's humor appealed to both the lowly groundlings and the sophisticated patrons.
  4. The groundlings erupted in laughter at the jester's antics.
  5. The actor's delivery was so captivating that even the groundlings were moved to tears.
  6. The groundlings' cheers echoed through the theater, a testament to the power of the performance.
  7. Despite their humble status, the groundlings played an essential role in the theater's success.
  8. The groundlings' presence created a lively and interactive atmosphere.
  9. The groundlings often stood for hours, their enthusiasm undiminished.
  10. The play's message resonated with the groundlings, who saw their own struggles reflected in the characters.

FAQs About the word groundling

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The groundling stood among the commoners, his gaze fixed upon the stage.

The theater was filled with a diverse crowd, from groundlings to nobles.

The play's humor appealed to both the lowly groundlings and the sophisticated patrons.

The groundlings erupted in laughter at the jester's antics.