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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The family-friendly park features shaded lawns, a splash pad and a large playground perfect for young children.
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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 15 July 2025
No coolers, food, drinks, glass, frisbees, balls, portable speakers, alcoholic beverages or any smoking devices allowed
Patrons should bring a towel or blanket for the grass lawn
Inflatable toys under 5 feet are allowed.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
Full bar with 40 beers on tap and over 100 bourbons, patio seating, TV sports and lawn games.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2025
Weeding your lawn doesn’t have to take hours out of your day or leave you achy once you’re done.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 15 July 2025
No coolers, food, drinks, glass, frisbees, balls, portable speakers, alcoholic beverages or any smoking devices allowed
Patrons should bring a towel or blanket for the grass lawn
Inflatable toys under 5 feet are allowed.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
Full bar with 40 beers on tap and over 100 bourbons, patio seating, TV sports and lawn games.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2025
Weeding your lawn doesn’t have to take hours out of your day or leave you achy once you’re done.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for lawn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawn
grass
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Their 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is as well made and tasty as ever, with aromas of lemon grass, freshly snipped green herbs, and green apple and flavors of pear, honeydew melon, and acacia honey.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
24 July 2025
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If the pavement is too hot, the American Humane Society recommends purchasing dog shoes to protect the their paws or walking them on grass.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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“Lawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawn. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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