neutral ground

noun

, Gulf States.

1. a median strip on a highway or boulevard, especially one planted with grass.
2. the strip of grass between a street and sidewalk.

Word History and Origins

Origin of neutral ground¹

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25; for an earlier sense

Example Sentences

Plus, he says Ireland provides the US, EU and China with a useful “neutral ground” where both US and Chinese tech firms can operate.

From BBC

“Given the past couple of years with the pandemic, and the strikes, and to all of the topics associated with the strikes, the academy needs to remain a neutral ground for these conversations.”

From Seattle Times

It was on neutral ground for both countries and Wiegman accepted a compromise on crowd size in order to benefit from the warm weather at the training camp.

From BBC

A strict policy by the Confederation of African Football since 2021 to drive construction and renovation of higher quality national stadiums has left 17 of 53 teams in action over the next week hosting games on neutral ground, far away from their fans at home.

From Washington Times

It was the 25th anniversary concert celebrating the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden in 2009 when Bruce Springsteen bellowed to the crowd: “Are you ready for the bridge-and-tunnel summit meeting right here, right now? Because Long Island is about to meet New Jersey on the neutral ground of New York City!”

From New York Times