grounded
/ˈɡɹaʊn.dɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Not allowed to fly.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Aground.
Adjective
Examples
Courageous went down about an hour ago. Glorious also went down toward the end of the battle, cause unknown. Lion is grounded in the shadows of Terschelling, and will not be recoverable. All of the other battlecruisers have medium to heavy damage of one degree or another, with the exception of Renow
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “grounded” mean?
Not allowed to fly.
Is “grounded” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.