groundsheet

[ ground-sheet ]

noun

1. a waterproof sheet of plastic, canvas, or other durable material spread on the ground, ground, as under a sleeping bag or in a tent, for protection against moisture.

groundsheet

/ ˈɡraʊndˌʃiːt /

noun

1. a waterproof rubber, plastic, or polythene sheet placed on the ground in a tent, etc, to keep out damp
2. a similar sheet put over a sports field to protect it against rain

Word History and Origins

Origin of groundsheet¹

First recorded in 1905–10; ground ¹ + sheet ¹