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 Researchers have identified dozens of chemicals in household dust—including lawn pesticides, heavy metals, and flame retardants—many of which have been linked to developmental and respiratory problems. Angela Haupt, Time, 3 June 2026 Pack lots of snacks, bring a blanket and secure your spot on the lawn for a relaxing summer night under the stars. Laura Daily, Denver Post, 3 June 2026 There’s plenty of room for kids to run and play on the massive patio and lawn. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026 Use these tips to figure out the best height to cut grass for the healthiest lawn. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lawn
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grass
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  • The Tea Party, that movement of grass-roots right-wing anger that evolved into MAGA, was founded the same year.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
  • Use these tips to figure out the best height to cut grass for the healthiest lawn.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026

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“Lawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawn. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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