\ ˈlȯn
, ˈlän \
, ˈlän \
Definition of lawn
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: 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
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Noun (1)
lawn
or lawny \
ˈlȯ-nē
, ˈlä-
\ adjective
, ˈlä-
\ adjective
Noun (2)
lawny
adjective
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“Lawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawn. Accessed 19 Apr. 2021.
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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
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Medical Definition of lawn
: a relatively even layer of bacteria covering the surface of a culture medium
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The first known use of lawn was in the 14th century
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