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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
Clifford, in his eighth decade, still works mowing several lawns.
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Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
The home sits at the end of a winding driveway flanked by pristine lawns and immaculate landscaping.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
Seeding can thicken up older existing lawns that may be thinned out from summer activity and too much shade.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
Clover lawns will be covered at a future date.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
Fallen leaves left on lawns for months is not recommended.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
Apply fertilizer to cool-season lawns anywhere between September and November.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
The home sits at the end of a winding driveway flanked by pristine lawns and immaculate landscaping.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
Seeding can thicken up older existing lawns that may be thinned out from summer activity and too much shade.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
Clover lawns will be covered at a future date.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
Fallen leaves left on lawns for months is not recommended.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
Apply fertilizer to cool-season lawns anywhere between September and November.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Lawns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawns. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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