1
archaic
: an open space between woods : glade
2
: ground (as around a house or in a garden or park) that is covered with grass and is kept mowed
3
: a relatively even layer of bacteria covering the surface of a culture medium
: a fine sheer linen or cotton fabric of plain weave that is thinner than cambric
lawny
adjective
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
It can be used to tow any type of cargo, including bicycles and sports equipment, lawn care equipment and supplies, tools and construction materials, or an entire life's worth of belongings when moving homes.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2025
After a year of lawn sign campaigns, social media debates and a even a petition drive, Manchester's leadership decided Tuesday night to pursue the ambitious and controversial modernization plan for downtown.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025
Regardless of his numerous and consistent health issues, his love of family drove him to help his mother and parents in-law with various tasks, including shopping and ensuring that the lawn work was done while riding his favorite tractor, a John Deere mower.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Columbia faced sharp criticism over its response to the agitators, who set up camp on a lawn and were accused of harassing Jewish students.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
It can be used to tow any type of cargo, including bicycles and sports equipment, lawn care equipment and supplies, tools and construction materials, or an entire life's worth of belongings when moving homes.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2025
After a year of lawn sign campaigns, social media debates and a even a petition drive, Manchester's leadership decided Tuesday night to pursue the ambitious and controversial modernization plan for downtown.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025
Regardless of his numerous and consistent health issues, his love of family drove him to help his mother and parents in-law with various tasks, including shopping and ensuring that the lawn work was done while riding his favorite tractor, a John Deere mower.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Lawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawn. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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lawn
1 of 2 noun
ˈlȯn 
ˈlän
: ground covered with grass that is kept mowed
lawn
2 of 2 noun
: a fine sheer linen or cotton fabric
Etymology
Noun
Middle English launde "an open space between woods," from early French lande "land overgrown with shrubs"; of Celtic origin
Noun
Middle English lawn "a sheer fabric," probably from Laon, a town in France where linen was made
Medical Definition
lawn
noun
: a relatively even layer of bacteria covering the surface of a culture medium
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