Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

aground

[uh-graund] / əˈgraʊnd /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Ice islands from Petermann may instead travel farther before running aground.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

The idea ran aground after a producer cited a lack of tension among captains.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

A cruise ship with almost 200 passengers had to be evacuated in Bulgaria this week after it ran aground on the Danube because of low water levels.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

HM Coastguard previously said the vessel remained aground and the responsibility of its owner.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

If fortune smiled, many of their warships might have sunk or run aground.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




Vocabulary lists containing aground


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training