groundling
/ˈɡraʊndlɪŋ/
noun
- A person who is unsophisticated or has simple tastes, especially in the arts.
- The art show was designed to appeal to both connoisseurs and groundlings alike.
- The critic dismissed the popular movie as something only groundlings would enjoy.
- In Shakespeare's time, groundlings stood in the pit and watched the plays for a penny.
- A plant or animal that lives close to the ground.
- The forest floor is home to many groundlings, including beetles and small ferns.
- Groundlings like moss and creeping thyme thrive in the shade.
- Gardeners often plant groundlings to cover bare soil and prevent weeds.
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