groundling

IPA: grˈaʊndɫɪŋ

Any of various plants or animals living on or near the ground, as a benthic fish or bottom feeder, especially:
The spined loach (Cobitis taenia), weather loach ( Misgurnus fossilis), or other member of the loaches.
The ringed plover, Charadrius hiaticula.
A dragonfly of the genus Brachythemis.
A moth of the genus Condica
An audience member in the cheap section (usually standing; originally in Elizabethan theater).
(by extension) A person of uncultivated or uncultured taste.
One who is confined to the ground, especially:
(military, slang) A soldier who fights on the ground or serves as ground crew, as opposed to a seaman, pilot, etc.
(fantasy) A member of a race that lives primarily underground, such as a dwarf.
(Abrahamic religions) Adam, before eating the apple of knowledge of good and evil (emphasizing his creation from the ground).

Examples of "groundling" in Sentences

The groundlings eagerly awaited the start of the outdoor theater performance
The groundling audience members cheered and clapped as the actors took their final bows
The groundling section was filled with boisterous laughter and lively conversation
Despite their lack of comfortable seating, the groundlings were thrilled to be part of the bustling crowd
The groundling ticket prices made it affordable for everyone to enjoy the show