as in grass
an area of ground (such as the ground around a house or in a garden or park) that is covered with short grass
We had a picnic on the lawn in front of the monument. a neighborhood with well-kept lawns
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The use of pesticides reduces the availability of these important food sources, and robins are susceptible to pesticide poisoning, so avoid using pesticides in your landscape, including your lawn.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
Fresh off a multimillion-dollar renovation, The Wigwam has 331 rooms including 72 suites and features golf courses, tennis courts, family and adults-only pools and lawn spaces for weddings and other events.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Sunday’s festivities included a community yoga session on the new lawn and the Sunny Side Up Market featuring local vendors.
—Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Beyond the pool, a vast swath of lawn provides plenty of room for croquet, flag football, or, with the necessary permits to build one, a tennis court.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
Fresh off a multimillion-dollar renovation, The Wigwam has 331 rooms including 72 suites and features golf courses, tennis courts, family and adults-only pools and lawn spaces for weddings and other events.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Sunday’s festivities included a community yoga session on the new lawn and the Sunny Side Up Market featuring local vendors.
—Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Beyond the pool, a vast swath of lawn provides plenty of room for croquet, flag football, or, with the necessary permits to build one, a tennis court.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawn
grass
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After stepping through a giant wooden door, tall grass teems with wild Pokémon, adorable critters strike charming poses and battles break out between fierce opponents.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Gone were the mango and jam fruit trees, the bushes and the thick grass.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Lawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawn. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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