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grass

noun

Definition of grass

as in lawn

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Recent Examples of grass Burk said a protective layer would be placed over the blue turf, on which the real grass layer would be installed. — Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026 The stacked blade setup, paired with its weird propeller suction, minces blades of grass into what seems like particles. — Joe Salas july 12, New Atlas, 12 July 2026 The German fell to the ground and clutched his right knee in pain, with Sinner coming over to check on his opponent before helping Zverev up off the grass. — ABC News, 12 July 2026 Zverev grasped his knee in apparent discomfort and Sinner went around the net and helped his opponent up off the grass. — Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for grass

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Landscape Type and Geography Both experts agree that drip irrigation is better for planting beds and trees, while sprinkler systems often work well for lawns.

— Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
The All-Alaskan Racing Pigs, a perennial crowd pleaser, will be held at Plaza Pacifica with 25% more seating capacity and broadcast on outdoor screens so guests can cheer on the piglets from the lawn.

— Claire Wang, Oc Register, 13 July 2026

Definition of lawn

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The only way to reliably kill the parasite is to cook your food thoroughly—hence my feast of wilted, warm greens.

— Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
Luckily, there are still ways to get in your favorite greens, whether via properly washing, cooking or swapping for frozen or canned alternatives.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of green

Noun

Being alive in a coastal paradise went a long way toward rewarding everyone present, and cameras provided a worldwide TV audience with spectacular views of the cliffs, the ocean and the greensward.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
This means that overseeing with a cool season grass, expect in the mildest winters, will be necessary to maintain a greensward throughout the winter months.

— Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025

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grassed (on)

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