1
archaic
: an open space between woods : glade
2
: ground (as around a house or in a garden or park) that is covered with grass and is kept mowed
3
: a relatively even layer of bacteria covering the surface of a culture medium
: a fine sheer linen or cotton fabric of plain weave that is thinner than cambric
lawny
adjective
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Leavitt showcased fine dining at Coast, the Secret Garden cocktail patio, sprawling event lawns, a private beach with cabanas and a robust culinary program offering daily classes and tastings.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 6 Dec. 2025
Parents can sip a beer at The Alchemist Brewery while the children play on the lawn.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 6 Dec. 2025
The Turquoise Room is tucked away in La Posada Hotel with windows overlooking the shady lawn and the train tracks.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 6 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Wealthy suburbs and tech hubs with high incomes and reliable local amenities help shield residents from some of the stresses many other parts of the country deal with, the lawn care service's report found.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Leavitt showcased fine dining at Coast, the Secret Garden cocktail patio, sprawling event lawns, a private beach with cabanas and a robust culinary program offering daily classes and tastings.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 6 Dec. 2025
Parents can sip a beer at The Alchemist Brewery while the children play on the lawn.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 6 Dec. 2025
The Turquoise Room is tucked away in La Posada Hotel with windows overlooking the shady lawn and the train tracks.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Lawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawn. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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lawn
1 of 2 noun
ˈlȯn 
ˈlän
: ground covered with grass that is kept mowed
lawn
2 of 2 noun
: a fine sheer linen or cotton fabric
Etymology
Noun
Middle English launde "an open space between woods," from early French lande "land overgrown with shrubs"; of Celtic origin
Noun
Middle English lawn "a sheer fabric," probably from Laon, a town in France where linen was made
Medical Definition
lawn
noun
: a relatively even layer of bacteria covering the surface of a culture medium
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