Definition

Noun: An extended area of land; a distinct portion of the earth's surface, often with defined boundaries or a specific use.

Usage

The term "piece of ground" is a common, somewhat formal noun phrase used to refer to a specific, often measurable, area of land. It emphasizes the land as a tangible, physical entity. It is frequently used in contexts like real estate, agriculture, law, and general description.

Examples

• They bought a piece of ground to build their new house.
• The farmer set aside a small piece of ground for a vegetable garden.
• The city council designated that piece of ground as a public park.
• He owns several pieces of ground throughout the county.

Advanced Usage

• "a piece of hallowed ground": Used metaphorically to describe a place of great historical, cultural, or emotional significance.
  • The ancient battlefield is considered a piece of hallowed ground by the nation.
• "a piece of high ground": Can be used literally to describe elevated land or figuratively to describe a position of advantage in a debate or conflict.
  • Militarily, it is crucial to hold a piece of high ground.

Variants and Related Words

• Plot (of ground/land) (n): A small, usually marked-out piece of land for a specific purpose, like building or gardening.
  • a plot of land for sale
• Parcel (of land/ground) (n): A term often used in legal and real estate contexts for a defined portion of land.
  • a 50-acre parcel of ground
• Tract (n): A large, often undeveloped area of land.
  • a vast tract of forested ground
• Lot (n): A specific plot of land, especially one in a town or city designated for a building.
  • a vacant lot

Synonyms

• Plot
• Parcel
• Tract
• Lot
• Expanse (emphasizes a wide, open area)

Related Phrases

• Piece of land: A direct and very common synonym for "piece of ground." The terms are often interchangeable.
  • They farmed every available piece of land.

Noun

1. an extended area of land