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
This is a top choice for gardens, flower beds and lawns that have odd shapes.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
On the other side of the Rockies, Denver Water approved limits to watering lawns and other restrictions, with hopes of achieving a 20% cut.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
In addition, musician Heath Church will perform April 4 on the lawn with face painters and balloon artists on site along with local nonprofits Alyssa’s Wishes and Project Happiness LSMO.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Even with the warning lifted, officials are still urging residents to conserve water and limit lawn irrigation across South Florida.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
On the other side of the Rockies, Denver Water approved limits to watering lawns and other restrictions, with hopes of achieving a 20% cut.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
In addition, musician Heath Church will perform April 4 on the lawn with face painters and balloon artists on site along with local nonprofits Alyssa’s Wishes and Project Happiness LSMO.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Even with the warning lifted, officials are still urging residents to conserve water and limit lawn irrigation across South Florida.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawn
grass
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As well as two grass tennis courts, an in-the-forest archery range, and a rock climbing setup have opened in recent years.—
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31 Mar. 2026
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Look at the grass and the mother, look at the wild thyme, the meadow sage, and lousewort sprawling across bare feet.—
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31 Mar. 2026
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