as in grasses
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 lawns
Most soil amendments take a while to become incorporated in gardens and lawns, and many take a year or more to start benefiting plants.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Limiting runoff from pesticides and fertilizers often used on lawns can reduce saltwater intrusion in aquifers and contamination in waterways, Davidson said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
While native plants may not look as clean-cut as turf grass, growing native plants on residential lawns is better for local wildlife, Vargo said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Applicators infiltrated cities across the nation, coating the chemical on street trees, parks and front lawns.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Located just off of West Markham Street, the neighborhood is filled with mid-century modern homes with green lawns.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Plush lawns and thickets of towering palms unite the various structures, while a demilune hot tub faces the water alongside a stone terrace that steps down to the estate’s private 250-plus-foot crescent beach.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Large flocks of geese can be attracted to grassy areas including parks, pastures, lawns and other landscaped areas where the grass is short and there are bodies of water nearby.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
White or Dutch clover is the most common clover used in lawns today.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Limiting runoff from pesticides and fertilizers often used on lawns can reduce saltwater intrusion in aquifers and contamination in waterways, Davidson said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
While native plants may not look as clean-cut as turf grass, growing native plants on residential lawns is better for local wildlife, Vargo said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Applicators infiltrated cities across the nation, coating the chemical on street trees, parks and front lawns.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Located just off of West Markham Street, the neighborhood is filled with mid-century modern homes with green lawns.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Plush lawns and thickets of towering palms unite the various structures, while a demilune hot tub faces the water alongside a stone terrace that steps down to the estate’s private 250-plus-foot crescent beach.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Large flocks of geese can be attracted to grassy areas including parks, pastures, lawns and other landscaped areas where the grass is short and there are bodies of water nearby.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
White or Dutch clover is the most common clover used in lawns today.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawns
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Some invasive ornamental grasses include pampas grass, Mexican feather grass, and fountaingrass.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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Indigenous Tribes’ ancestral homelands and hunting grounds could be under threat of mining, clear cutting, or development without consultation because of this decision.—
Ryan Gellert,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Detroit Lions explicitly ban ticket resales for a profit on Ford Field grounds, according to the team’s website.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Lawns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawns. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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