lawn

/lɔːn/

Definitions

1. noun

an area of grass around a house, typically maintained by mowing and watering.

“She spent the afternoon mowing the lawn and enjoying the sunshine.”

2. noun

a playing field, especially for a sport such as football or rugby.

“The home team dominated on the lawn and won the game.”

3. noun

a flat area of grass, especially in a park or other public place.

“The children played on the lawn in the park on a sunny day.”

4. verb

to cut or mow (grass) for the sake of appearance or to prevent it from growing too long.

“She decided to lawn the garden to make it look neat and tidy.”

Synonyms

  • grass
  • yard

Antonyms

  • desert
  • wasteland