lawn

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 Applicators infiltrated cities across the nation, coating the chemical on street trees, parks and front lawns. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025 The event was broadcast live on YouTube, and groups of people sat on the grassy lawn in front of the Capitol huddled together around their phones, listening to the survivors, whose voices echoed across the wide square. Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025 For many small and mid-sized employers, engaging in local politics often begins and ends with a handshake, a photo or a campaign sign planted on the business lawn. Cj Eason, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Located just off of West Markham Street, the neighborhood is filled with mid-century modern homes with green lawns. Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lawn
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grass
Noun
  • The outdoor artificial surface will be replaced with a grass pitch, which will become the centrepiece with a new stand for around 500 spectators.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Trainer has a knack for getting grass horses ready and rider is one of the hottest in the game this year.
    Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Lawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawn. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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