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
White clover or microclover look like lawns, without many of traditional turfgrass' downsides.
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
If your company is selling tobacco, that answer's been yes since 1965, but what if your product is just for lawns and is regulated by the EPA?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
When summer turns brutal and lawns start looking crispy, certain plants barely notice.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Ground Covers * Use in-ground sprinklers; select stationary heads for plantings more than a foot tall and low-precipitation-rate heads for ground covers (including lawns) on a slope.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
As far back as the 1960s, local ordinances banned disruptive behavior such as loud radios, overnight stays in public areas and picnicking on lawns, Time Out reported.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
With watering restrictions in place in many communities across the Denver metro area, more people are considering different ways to conserve water and use it in their lawns.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s also a separate suite with a gym, infrared sauna, kitchen, and a deck, plus lush green lawns dotted with 40 native fruit trees, meandering pathways, a 40-foot saltwater pool with a spillover spa, and a custom yurt.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Spruce is not for use on lawns.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
If your company is selling tobacco, that answer's been yes since 1965, but what if your product is just for lawns and is regulated by the EPA?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
When summer turns brutal and lawns start looking crispy, certain plants barely notice.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Ground Covers * Use in-ground sprinklers; select stationary heads for plantings more than a foot tall and low-precipitation-rate heads for ground covers (including lawns) on a slope.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
As far back as the 1960s, local ordinances banned disruptive behavior such as loud radios, overnight stays in public areas and picnicking on lawns, Time Out reported.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
With watering restrictions in place in many communities across the Denver metro area, more people are considering different ways to conserve water and use it in their lawns.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s also a separate suite with a gym, infrared sauna, kitchen, and a deck, plus lush green lawns dotted with 40 native fruit trees, meandering pathways, a 40-foot saltwater pool with a spillover spa, and a custom yurt.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Spruce is not for use on lawns.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawns
Noun
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Ornamental grasses add texture and movement Muhly grass and fountain grass bring a different kind of beauty to summer landscapes.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Adaptability There are shade-tolerant grasses that can get by with only three to four hours of direct sun daily, but no lawn grass grows well in deep shade.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the century-plus since its grounds were largely closed to the public, dozens of events are evidence that even the White House complex is not impervious to intrusion.—
Meg Kinnard,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The construction of the $400-million ballroom on the White House grounds has come under searing scrutiny.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Lawns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawns. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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