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 Most of the rooms are spread around the Colonial-style main house, and there are several cottage-style buildings scattered across the lawn, too, creating an idyllic, village-like feel. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 The cheeky duo is accompanied by weather-resistant flowers and a welcome sign, making an adorable addition to flower beds, porches, lawns, patios, walkways, courtyards, potted plants, and more. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 Milkweed tends to thrive in transitional areas, such as fallow fields, unkempt lawns, and the edges of highways. Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 The popular giant skeleton that towers over people’s lawns has made its seasonal return to The Home Depot. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lawn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawn
grass
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  • One student pushes a wheelbarrow across the Oakland Cemetery grass while others break up soil, rakes in hand.
    Nila Roper, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • At a park in the hills of central Pennsylvania, children in jerseys shout in a mix of English and Nepali, chasing a ball across the grass while their parents watch from the sidelines.
    Maansi Srivastava, NPR, 21 July 2026

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“Lawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawn. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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