common nouncommon noun
The definition of a common noun is a grammar term that refers to a generic or non-specific person, place or thing, as opposed to a specific one.
An example of a common noun is "president" as opposed to "Barack Obama," since president is general while Barack Obama is a specific president and a proper noun.
A noun, such as book or dog, that can be preceded by the definite article and that represents one or all of the members of a class.
(plural common nouns)
- proper noun