commons

¹

/ ˈkɒmənz /

noun

1. functioning as plural people not of noble birth viewed as forming a political order
2. functioning as plural the lower classes as contrasted to the ruling classes of society; the commonalty
3. functioning as singular a building or hall for dining, recreation, etc, usually attached to a college
4. usually functioning as plural food or rations (esp in the phrase short commons )

Commons

²

/ ˈkɒmənz /

noun

1. the Commons
   See House of Commons

Example Sentences

The women standing on the green outside the House of Commons gave little impression of being suppressed.

From The Daily Beast

Earlier this month, the House of Commons voted to approve an anti-ISIS air combat role for Canada.

From The Daily Beast

British prime ministers, of course, are elected based on which party wins the most seats in the House of Commons.

From The Daily Beast

Take a look at this map of House of Commons constituencies in the UK.

From The Daily Beast

That resistance, so far, has forced the British prime minister to limit what he will call for in the Commons.

From The Daily Beast

Spencer Perceval, prime minister of Great Britain, shot in the lobby of the house of commons.

From Project Gutenberg

Recall his threat when coughed down on the occasion of his maiden speech in the House of Commons.

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An appeal has been made by them from the House of Commons to you, and it is for the country to decide the question at issue.

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British house of commons voted Dr. Jenner 10,000 for his discovery of the vaccine inoculation.

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See what a long list the wayside commons make from London to Portsmouth.

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