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
Keep lawns breathable by removing leaves, mowing before winter, and avoiding foot traffic or snow piles.
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Artificial Lawns Designers say lawns that look overly manicured, patchy, or obviously artificial can quickly make an outdoor space feel off.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
Those with clay soil or heavily trafficked lawns should aerate every year, especially if your yard has poor drainage or a thick layer of thatch.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Others lounge on spotty lawns near overflowing trash cans.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Some Gladstone residents posted to social media Sunday that ICE agents could be seen around town knocking on doors, walking through people’s lawns and scoping out neighborhoods.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
The indoor tents sit on sandy patches nestled up against the dome walls or tucked away among the tropical foliage, while the outdoor camping areas are spread across grassy lawns.
—Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Prepare your home and property Water lawns, shrubs and trees if possible.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
This winter, rain has landed across the state, filling reservoirs and leaving hillsides and lawns green from San Diego to San Jose to Redding.
—Paiching Wei, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Artificial Lawns Designers say lawns that look overly manicured, patchy, or obviously artificial can quickly make an outdoor space feel off.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
Those with clay soil or heavily trafficked lawns should aerate every year, especially if your yard has poor drainage or a thick layer of thatch.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Others lounge on spotty lawns near overflowing trash cans.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Some Gladstone residents posted to social media Sunday that ICE agents could be seen around town knocking on doors, walking through people’s lawns and scoping out neighborhoods.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
The indoor tents sit on sandy patches nestled up against the dome walls or tucked away among the tropical foliage, while the outdoor camping areas are spread across grassy lawns.
—Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Prepare your home and property Water lawns, shrubs and trees if possible.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
This winter, rain has landed across the state, filling reservoirs and leaving hillsides and lawns green from San Diego to San Jose to Redding.
—Paiching Wei, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
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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Food and Drink The Ordovician has three restaurants, each leaning heavily on ingredients grown on the resort’s grounds.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Those hoping to visit can purchase tickets upon arrival before exploring different parts of the house and grounds.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Lawns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawns. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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