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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Some roads and low-lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
An evergreen lawn alternative known as Kurapia (Phyla nodiflora) is not in the grass family, but has a mat-like growth habit and a minimal water requirement.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
This versatile cover is available in a circular shape that ranges from 12 to 27 inches diameter to dress up basic cushions on less accommodating dining chairs or use it as pop-up seating on the lawn (no grass stains here).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
About 35 minutes south of Sedona, in the Verde Valley wine region, Alcantara Vineyards is an idyllic spot to book a tasting ($20 for four samples) and have lunch on the lawn.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
An evergreen lawn alternative known as Kurapia (Phyla nodiflora) is not in the grass family, but has a mat-like growth habit and a minimal water requirement.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
This versatile cover is available in a circular shape that ranges from 12 to 27 inches diameter to dress up basic cushions on less accommodating dining chairs or use it as pop-up seating on the lawn (no grass stains here).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
About 35 minutes south of Sedona, in the Verde Valley wine region, Alcantara Vineyards is an idyllic spot to book a tasting ($20 for four samples) and have lunch on the lawn.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawn
grass
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Meanwhile, Princess Kate sat on the grass and spoke with some of the children as well about their art.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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Traditional grass, underneath it is dirt or mud, depending on what the weather’s been like.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Lawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawn. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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