Synonyms of lawns

lawns

noun

plural of lawn

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

Related Words

• grasses
• grounds
• fields
• green
• meadows
• clearings
• tracts
• pastures
• plots
• plats
• greenswards
• parcels
• grasslands
• lots
• commons
• glades
• heaths
• crofts
• moors
• pasturelands
• leas
• heathlands

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lawns

These had worked adequately for isolated farmers, but too many could overwhelm the absorptive capacity of the ground—especially if sprinklers were watering the lawns—causing effluent to rise to the surface or enter waterways. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Mowing at the proper length is especially important during periods when lawns are under stress from excessively high temperatures and drought. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Simple tasks like edging lawns, pruning shrubs, and tidying up can instantly enhance curb appeal. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

The property includes century-old trees, rolling lawns, complete privacy, and views of the Hollywood Hills, the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

Instead of lush lawns, the grounds feature ecoponds cleaned naturally with a lining of kaolin clay. — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Ornamental grasses add texture, movement, and low-maintenance beauty to gardens and lawns. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 22 Sep. 2026

If control is needed immediately, liquid herbicide products are available for lawns following label instructions. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Welcome to the Hamptons of Sweden, minus the posturing; here, Swedes still mow their own lawns and walk their dogs despite being CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. — Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026