SINCE 1828
lawn
noun (1)
\ ˈlȯn
, ˈlän\
, ˈlän\
Definition of lawn
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
lawn
noun (2)Definition of lawn (Entry 2 of 2)
: a fine sheer linen or cotton fabric of plain weave that is thinner than cambric
Other Words from lawn
Noun (1)
lawn
or lawny \ ˈlȯ-nē
, ˈlä- \
adjective
, ˈlä- \
adjective
Noun (2)
lawny
adjective
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lawn
noun
\ ˈlȯn
, ˈlän\
, ˈlän\
Kids Definition of lawn
: ground (as around a house) covered with grass that is kept mowed
lawn
noun
\ ˈlȯn, ˈlän
\
\
Medical Definition of lawn
: a relatively even layer of bacteria covering the surface of a culture medium
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