Parenting & Family

Grounded

ˈɡraʊndɪd

adjective

What does Grounded mean?

Punished by losing privileges or staying home.

Example sentence

"He's grounded for two weeks — no video games."

American usage tip

Classic teen punishment in American culture.

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