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
And topping it all off are the picturesque grounds, which are laced with gardens, lush lawns, and water features and host a plunge pool, an outdoor shower, and several alfresco lounging and entertainment areas, all secluded by an eight-foot hedge.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2025
These bulbs form clumps that quickly naturalize in woodland gardens or lawns.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
There are high columns crawling with ivy, nearly 12 acres of rolling lawns, teensy windows with teensy shutters, and a diminutive pool house that apes a fairy-tale cottage.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 Sep. 2025
So while the grass may not always be greener on China’s lawns, robotic mowers are quietly cutting the path for LiDAR’s next era.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Some roads and low-lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
This might be as frequent as every two years or so on lawns that see heavy use.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Spruce is not for use on lawns.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But the large birds are increasingly living in the United States year-round, taking up residence in parks, golf courses and other grassy lawns.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2025
These bulbs form clumps that quickly naturalize in woodland gardens or lawns.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
There are high columns crawling with ivy, nearly 12 acres of rolling lawns, teensy windows with teensy shutters, and a diminutive pool house that apes a fairy-tale cottage.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 Sep. 2025
So while the grass may not always be greener on China’s lawns, robotic mowers are quietly cutting the path for LiDAR’s next era.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Some roads and low-lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
This might be as frequent as every two years or so on lawns that see heavy use.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Spruce is not for use on lawns.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
But the large birds are increasingly living in the United States year-round, taking up residence in parks, golf courses and other grassy lawns.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawns
Noun
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Some invasive ornamental grasses include pampas grass, Mexican feather grass, and fountaingrass.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The two, three, and even four-bedroom residences are spacious, feature mature olive trees, relaxing grounds, and gourmet kitchens.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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That's sound on both economic and strategic grounds.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Lawns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawns. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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