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
The screenings take place in outdoor venues across New York City’s five boroughs, ranging from the pier of Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park to Downtown Brooklyn’s Brooklyn Commons, the famed Fort Greene Park lawn, the West Village’s Gansevoort Plaza, and the historic Green-Wood Cemetery.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 May 2025
Residents saw small ponds nearly dry and lawns turn brown.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2025
Set on nearly 30 private acres in Chilmark, the estate hugs the shoreline of Tisbury Great Pond and delivers serious Vineyard magic: rolling lawns, meadows, and waterfront views.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
Plans for the facility include building a forum for local and international gatherings, an athletic center for the community, a walking trail, a great lawn, a sledding hill and a playground.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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grass
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Zara came extra prepared for the rainy outdoor appearance, wearing protective stoppers on the heels of her shoes to prevent her from sinking into the wet grass.—
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After about 4 weeks, the grass is established and beginning to grow aggressively to fill in thin or bare areas.—
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“Lawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawn. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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