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lawn

noun

Definition of lawn

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 Cool-season lawns vigorously expand their roots and blades in spring and fall, making these the best times to fertilize them. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026 The estate sprawls across 77 acres of pastoral tranquility, with trails snaking through the woods, oak trees towering over lawns, and birdsong filling the air. — Brian Cicioni, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026 Even in the West, which is in the middle of a historic megadrought, more water is used every year watering lawns. — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026 Overseed your lawn in late summer or early fall to encourage thicker turf next growing season. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lawn

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grass

Noun

Hot, dry conditions and abundant grass and brush have helped fuel rapid fire growth, with some areas remaining vulnerable to new ignitions.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
There is grass on the floor, several rusted iron chairs, and a small table.

— Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

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