common noun
Syllabification: (com·mon noun)
Definition of common noun
noun
Grammar- a noun denoting a class of objects or a concept as opposed to a particular individual. Often contrasted with proper noun.
Grammar
Nouns can be divided into two groups, common nouns and proper nouns. Proper nouns are those that refer to people, places, and things that are unique—for example, Manchester and William Shakespeare. All nouns that are not proper nouns are grouped together as common nouns.
