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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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Expansive green spaces host everything from lawn games and luaus to weddings and corporate events, with additional conference rooms and a business center for those working remotely.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Surrounded by mature trees, dense greenery, and high walls, the grounds create a private, park-like idyll with sloping lawns, spacious terraces, and views toward the Hollywood Hills and Griffith Park Observatory, with a swimming pool at the center of the estate.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Residents face new limits on lawn watering, car washing and other outdoor uses, with fines for violators.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
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Noun
Concertgoers are encouraged to pack a picnic and spread a blanket on the lawn.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Expansive green spaces host everything from lawn games and luaus to weddings and corporate events, with additional conference rooms and a business center for those working remotely.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Surrounded by mature trees, dense greenery, and high walls, the grounds create a private, park-like idyll with sloping lawns, spacious terraces, and views toward the Hollywood Hills and Griffith Park Observatory, with a swimming pool at the center of the estate.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Residents face new limits on lawn watering, car washing and other outdoor uses, with fines for violators.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
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“Lawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawn. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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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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