Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shared experience

noun
/ʃɛrd ɪkˈspɪəren(t)s/
Definition
A shared experience refers to an event or situation that is experienced by two or more individuals collectively, creating a common understanding or feeling among them.
Examples
  • Watching a movie together can be a shared experience between friends.
  • Traveling to a new city with family is a memorable shared experience.
  • Participating in team sports creates a strong shared experience among teammates.
Meaning
It implies that the people involved have gone through the same event, allowing them to relate to each other’s feelings or thoughts about it, fostering a sense of connection or community.
Synonyms
  • collective experience
  • joint experience
  • common experience