groundshare: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal, journalistic, sports administration
Quick answer
What does “groundshare” mean?
An arrangement where two or more sports teams use the same stadium or ground for their home matches.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
An arrangement where two or more sports teams use the same stadium or ground for their home matches.
Any arrangement where multiple organizations or groups share the same physical facility or space, often to reduce costs.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The term is almost exclusively British. In American English, the concept exists but is typically described with phrases like 'stadium sharing' or 'sharing a venue'.
Connotations
In the UK, it often carries connotations of necessity, financial pragmatism, or temporary solutions, sometimes viewed unfavourably by fans who prefer a dedicated home ground.
Frequency
Common in UK sports journalism and administration; very rare in general American English.
Grammar
How to Use “groundshare” in a Sentence
[Team A] groundshares [Stadium X] with [Team B]A groundshare between X and YTo enter into a groundshareVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “groundshare” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The two clubs agreed to groundshare the new arena for the next five seasons.
- They are currently groundsharing while their own stadium is being renovated.
American English
- The teams will stadium-share for the fall season. (Note: 'groundshare' as a verb is not used in AmE)
adverb
British English
- (Not standard; no common adverbial form)
American English
- (Not applicable)
adjective
British English
- The groundshare arrangement has been beneficial for both parties.
- They are in a groundshare situation.
American English
- The stadium-sharing deal was finalized yesterday.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in the context of cost-saving asset utilization and partnership agreements.
Academic
Rare; might appear in sports economics or urban planning papers.
Everyday
Uncommon in casual conversation outside of sports fans discussing their teams.
Technical
Specific to sports administration and facility management.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “groundshare”
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Neutral
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “groundshare”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “groundshare”
- Using it as a general synonym for 'share' (e.g., 'We groundshared the pizza').
- Spelling as two words ('ground share') in formal writing where it is a compound noun.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is standardly written as one word (groundshare), especially as a noun. The hyphenated form 'ground-share' is also sometimes seen.
Yes, in British English, particularly in sports journalism and administration (e.g., 'The clubs will groundshare next season'). This usage is less common in American English.
The primary reason is financial, to reduce the costs of building, maintaining, and operating a stadium by sharing the facility and its overheads between multiple tenants.
While overwhelmingly used for sports teams, the term can be extended metaphorically or technically to other organizations sharing a large facility, such as concert promoters or community groups.
An arrangement where two or more sports teams use the same stadium or ground for their home matches.
Groundshare is usually formal, journalistic, sports administration in register.
Groundshare: in British English it is pronounced /ˈɡraʊndʃeə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈɡraʊndʃɛr/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Strange bedfellows (when applied to rival teams sharing)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of two football teams 'sharing' the same patch of 'ground' to save money.
Conceptual Metaphor
SHARING IS SAVING (resources, costs); A HOME IS A SHARED SPACE.
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'groundshare' most accurately used?