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Lawn

🇬🇧 UK /["/lɔːn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/lɔːn/"]/

Meaning of Lawn

an area of ground covered in short grass in a garden or park, or used for playing a game on

In simple words: An area of grass around a house or building.

Lawn in a sentence

• In summer we have to mow the lawn twice a week.
• The hotel boasts two tennis courts and a croquet lawn.
• They served afternoon tea on the lawn *(= a large area of grass, near a big house, for example)*.
• The cottage sits on a hill above a sweep of lawn.
• The lawn really needs mowing.
• a carefully tended lawn
• the correct way to maintain a lawn
• They walked across the lawn towards the river.

How to use Lawn

Commonly used in everyday conversation, especially in discussions about gardening or landscaping. It may not be appropriate in formal writing unless discussing landscaping.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'fawn' - imagine a baby deer in a grassy area.

Related words

Collocations with Lawn

• manicured
• neat
• well-tended
• cut
• mow
• trim

Synonyms for Lawn

• grass
• turf
• yard
• greensward
• meadow

Opposites of Lawn

• desert
• barren land

Common mistakes with Lawn

• Confused with 'yawn' due to similar sounds
• Spelled incorrectly as 'lawnn'
• Used in phrases as a verb, which it is not

Frequently asked questions about Lawn

What does Lawn mean?

An area of grass around a house or building.

What is the definition of Lawn?

an area of ground covered in short grass in a garden or park, or used for playing a game on

How do you use Lawn in a sentence?

In summer we have to mow the lawn twice a week.

Can you give another example of Lawn?

The hotel boasts two tennis courts and a croquet lawn.

What are synonyms for Lawn?

Common alternatives include grass, turf, yard, greensward, meadow.

What is the opposite of Lawn?

Opposite meanings include desert, barren land.

What words go with Lawn?

It commonly pairs with manicured, neat, well-tended, cut, mow, trim.

What are common mistakes when using Lawn?

Confused with 'yawn' due to similar sounds Spelled incorrectly as 'lawnn' Used in phrases as a verb, which it is not

How do you pronounce Lawn?

US: /["/lɔːn/"]/, UK: /["/lɔːn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Lawn?

Commonly used in everyday conversation, especially in discussions about gardening or landscaping. It may not be appropriate in formal writing unless discussing landscaping.

What CEFR level is Lawn?

"Lawn" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.