lawn

Definition of lawnnext
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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Recent Examples of lawn They were both arrested Saturday, the day before the event on the White House lawn. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 Homeowners are replacing plain grass lawns with vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit trees. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026 The outdoor screenings take place across Aquidneck Island and are held on the lawns of historic mansions and in public parks. Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026 While severe drainage issues cannot be corrected quickly, regular inspections around your home and lawn allow small, quick changes that can make a big difference. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lawn
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grass
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  • The spa An indoor pool is open from morning to night with a lifeguard, sauna, and a few lounge chairs beneath enormous grass sculptures suspended from the ceiling.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
  • Staying out of the grass where a tick can latch onto your clothing.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026

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“Lawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawn. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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