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
At Gravetye manor, Coward's dense borders contrast against a simple, expansive lawn or a large stone walking path.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Your footprint remains on the lawn.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Kids six and under stay for free here, and kids of all ages will love the arts and crafts room, petting zoo, and lawn games.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Drake’s: The Barn will offer food and drink specials on its expansive lawn while a large LED screen plays Super Bowl LX, starting at 3 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Your footprint remains on the lawn.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Kids six and under stay for free here, and kids of all ages will love the arts and crafts room, petting zoo, and lawn games.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Drake’s: The Barn will offer food and drink specials on its expansive lawn while a large LED screen plays Super Bowl LX, starting at 3 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawn
grass
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Bad Bunny stood in the tall grass below, holding a Puerto Rican independence movement flag, before climbing an empty pole to a narrow platform, rapping all the while.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The lush mixed planting includes canna, coleus, ornamental grass, and rose campion.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Lawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawn. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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