Synonyms for

Lawns

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

Definition

A lawn is a piece of land, often in front of a house, that is covered with grass and is kept neatly mowed.

Synonyms & similar words

lawn grassland meadow field turf green sod lawnland park garden yard grounds pitch course fairway links range prairie

Synonyms by register

Formal

turf grassland sward

Informal

grass yard

Literary

greensward mead

Antonyms

wasteland barrenness desolation wilderness uncultivated land scrubland

Common collocations

  • manicured lawns
  • lush green lawns
  • front lawn
  • back lawn
  • lawn care
  • lawn mowing
  • lawn maintenance
  • lawn sprinkler

Word family

noun lawn
verb lawn
adjective lawned

Usage note

While 'lawn' primarily refers to an area of grass in a garden or park, it can also be used as a verb meaning to mow or to cover with turf. The plural 'lawns' is most commonly used to refer to multiple such areas.

Example sentences

  1. The lawn in front of our house needs to be mowed.
  2. I like to play soccer on the lawn at the park.
  3. My dad spends a lot of time taking care of our lawn.
  4. The golf course has a beautiful green lawn.
  5. There was a large field of lush green lawn at the farmer's market.

Quotes

  • The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
  • A weed is a plant that has mastered every survival skill except for learning how to grow in rows.
  • The best fertilizer is the gardener's shadow.

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