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 After selling that business, George invented the Weed Eater lawn-trimming device, also known as the weed whacker. Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Minimize turf lawn areas and use water-wise tactics like drip irrigation, rain barrels, and mulching. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026 In this era of the manosphere, avoidable wars, and UFC heckling on the White House lawn, that feels healthy. Amrit Dhir, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026 These underground tunnels can damage grass roots, leading to long-term issues for your lawn. Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lawn
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grass
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  • The 2017 Open Championship, which Spieth won despite — perhaps because of — a 22-minute ordeal of confusion, patience and a whole lot of running up and down a steep hill of thick, shrubby dune grass.
    Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

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“Lawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawn. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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