swards

noun

plural of sward
as in grasses

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  1. grasses
  2. lawns
  3. green
Noun
  • Most gardens naturally have crevices that many plants will gladly make home like; Sedum, succulents, various grasses (like Emerald' zoysia grass here), creeping thyme, Rupturwort, New Zealand Brass Buttons, and various mosses.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
  • Ornamental grasses add texture and movement Muhly grass and fountain grass bring a different kind of beauty to summer landscapes.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of grasses
Noun
  • These had worked adequately for isolated farmers, but too many could overwhelm the absorptive capacity of the ground—especially if sprinklers were watering the lawns—causing effluent to rise to the surface or enter waterways.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Mowing at the proper length is especially important during periods when lawns are under stress from excessively high temperatures and drought.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of lawns
Noun
  • Plums may not get the same heart-healthy hype as berries, leafy greens, or avocados.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 4 Oct. 2026
  • In this recipe, they’re paired with tuna, tender greens, peperoncini, and celery for a bright, savory salad.
    — Emily Laurence Sardinha, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026
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