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 Outside, guests have 15 acres to explore and can fill their day by playing games on the massive lawns, lounging in the Adirondack chairs facing the Straits of Mackinac and enjoying s’mores by the fire pits. Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 May 2026 Sapienza said the groundskeeping team maintains zoo lawns, flower beds and zoo equipment. Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Second, the hotel has teamed up with Nantucket’s Dreamland theater for a series of outdoor movie nights on the back lawn. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026 When Benjamin Vogt and his wife, Jaclyn, moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, their suburban property matched their neighbors'—a lot of lawn. Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lawn
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grass
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  • The intense heat under the plastic not only kills grass and weeds but also cooks their root systems and seeds, providing a fresh slate for meadow plants.
    Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
  • And, of course, there's no way artificial turf can replace the smell and feel of real grass.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Lawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawn. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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