Synonyms for

Lawn

Verb / lɔ:n / Another word for lawn — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a plot of grass that is kept mowed short

Synonyms & similar words

grass turf meadow field pasture green grounds yard park garden plot tract patch sod tundra prairie steppe savannah pampas plain

Synonyms by register

Formal

turf grassland greensward

Informal

yard grass

Literary

mead lea sward

Antonyms

barren desert wasteland unfertilized uncultivated wild

Common collocations

  • mow the lawn
  • water the lawn
  • fertilize the lawn
  • lawn care
  • lawn mower
  • front lawn
  • back lawn
  • lush green lawn

Word family

noun lawn
verb lawn
adjective lawned

Usage note

A lawn specifically refers to an area of grass, typically kept short by mowing, often in a garden or park. It is distinct from a general 'yard' which might include other features.

Example sentences

  1. The lawn needs to be mowed before the party.
  2. I like to have picnics on the lawn.
  3. The dog loves to run around on the lawn.
  4. The lawn is green and lush in the summertime.
  5. We played a game of catch on the lawn.

Quotes

  • The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
  • A lawn is nature under totalitarian rule.
  • A weed is a plant that has mastered every survival skill except for learning how to grow in rows.

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