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
Fill your days with golf, tennis, and spa visits, or play croquet on two championship lawns.
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Kelsey Ogletree, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
The company is showcasing the Unicut H1, H3, H5 and H3 Pro, which can cut large lawns up to 1,200 square meters.
—Hummingbird, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Each wing was connected to the main structure with long colonnades, hidden from street view by trees and sloped lawns.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Expressive Front Entrances Rather than relying on traditional lawns and symmetrical, cookie-cutter layouts, homeowners are embracing front yards that reflect their living rooms.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Stone terraces, a porte-cochere, and outdoor kitchen with its own patio along the rear of the residence make hosting large groups a breeze, too, alongside lush lawns, a vegetable garden, and private putting green with an 85-yard practice range.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
Crisp white lines, soaring ceilings, and immaculate lawns set the tone for a space that is minimalist yet striking.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
The following symptoms also appear in garden beds and lawns next to sidewalks, driveways, patios, and other hardscape features.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
The most important testing ground for LiDAR right now isn’t on highways but on lawns.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
Kelsey Ogletree, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
The company is showcasing the Unicut H1, H3, H5 and H3 Pro, which can cut large lawns up to 1,200 square meters.
—Hummingbird, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Each wing was connected to the main structure with long colonnades, hidden from street view by trees and sloped lawns.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Expressive Front Entrances Rather than relying on traditional lawns and symmetrical, cookie-cutter layouts, homeowners are embracing front yards that reflect their living rooms.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Stone terraces, a porte-cochere, and outdoor kitchen with its own patio along the rear of the residence make hosting large groups a breeze, too, alongside lush lawns, a vegetable garden, and private putting green with an 85-yard practice range.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
Crisp white lines, soaring ceilings, and immaculate lawns set the tone for a space that is minimalist yet striking.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
The following symptoms also appear in garden beds and lawns next to sidewalks, driveways, patios, and other hardscape features.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
The most important testing ground for LiDAR right now isn’t on highways but on lawns.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawns
Noun
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For warm-season grasses, the final lawn length should be 2 to 4 inches, depending on the grass variety.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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Unlike warm-season grasses, cool-season grass seed is commonly used for overseeding and starting a new lawn.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Generations of children grew up on these grounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Believe it or not, poor hygiene can be grounds for removal from a flight.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Lawns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawns. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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