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Meaning of "lawn" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LAWN

Changed form of C14 launde, from Old French lande, of Celtic origin; compare Breton lann heath; related to land.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LAWN

lawn  [lɔːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LAWN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lawn is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LAWN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

lawn

Lawn

A lawn is an area of land planted with grasses or other durable plants, which are maintained at a short height and used for aesthetic and recreational purposes. Common characteristics of a lawn are that it is composed only of grass species, it is subject to weed and pest control, it is subject to practices aimed at maintaining its green color, and it is regularly mowed to ensure an acceptable length, although these characteristics are not binding as a definition. In recreational contexts, the specialised names turf, pitch, field or green may be used, depending on the sport and the continent. The term lawn, referring to a managed grass space, dates to no earlier than the 16th century. Tied to suburban expansion and the creation of the household aesthetic, the lawn is an important aspect of the interaction between the natural environment and the constructed urban and suburban space.

Definition of lawn in the English dictionary

The definition of lawn in the dictionary is a flat and usually level area of mown and cultivated grass.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LAWN


airborne
ˈɛəˌbɔːn
Bon
bɔːn
born
bɔːn
borne
bɔːn
Capricorn
ˈkæprɪˌkɔːn
corn
kɔːn
dawn
dɔːn
drawn
drɔːn
horn
hɔːn
newborn
ˈnjuːˌbɔːn
popcorn
ˈpɒpˌkɔːn
porn
pɔːn
reborn
riːˈbɔːn
thorn
θɔːn
torn
tɔːn
Trabzon
ˈtrɑːbzɔːn
unicorn
ˈjuːnɪˌkɔːn
warn
wɔːn
withdrawn
wɪðˈdrɔːn
worn
wɔːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LAWN

lawks
lawless
lawlessly
lawlessness
lawlike
lawmaker
lawmaking
lawman
lawmen
lawmonger
lawn mower
lawn party
lawn tennis
lawny
Lawrence
lawrencium
Lawrentian
Lawson
Lawson cypress
lawsuit

WORDS THAT END LIKE LAWN

at daggers drawn
awn
bawn
brawn
crack of dawn
fawn
frogspawn
horse-drawn
in fawn
king prawn
mawn
overdrawn
prawn
redrawn
sawn
spawn
the battle lines are drawn
thrawn
tiger prawn
yawn

Synonyms and antonyms of lawn in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lawn» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LAWN

Find out the translation of lawn to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lawn from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lawn» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

草坪
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

césped
570 millions of speakers

English

lawn
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लॉन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَرْجٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лужайка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gramado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বনভূমি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pelouse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rumput
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rasen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

芝生
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

잔디밭
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lawn
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bãi cỏ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புல்வெளி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लॉन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çim
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

prato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

trawnik
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

газон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pajiște
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γρασίδι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

grasperk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gräsmatta
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gressplen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lawn

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LAWN»

The term «lawn» is very widely used and occupies the 364 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LAWN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lawn» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lawn» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lawn

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10 QUOTES WITH «LAWN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word lawn.
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Amy Alcott
Golf isn't just about hitting a lot of drivers. I grew up playing on my front lawn, chipping and putting into soup cans, out of the ivy and over rose bushes and hedges - the little Alcott Golf and Country Club. I just loved having a wedge in my hands.
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Karen Allen
You know, I don't really understand a suburban environment. I want to be out in the woods, I want to be where it's wild, I want to wake up and hear birds, I want to walk outside and see a gaggle of turkeys bouncing across my lawn - I want to be someplace like that - or I want to be right in the middle of an urban environment.
3
Tim Allen
My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance.
4
Warren Bennis
I wanted the influence. In the end I wasn't very good at being a president. I looked out of the window and thought that the man cutting the lawn actually seemed to have more control over what he was doing.
5
Kate Bernheimer
Books are no different from goats! They enjoy an afternoon out on the lawn.
6
Leonard Boswell
Our success in this matter is important to all Americans. Whether you are in the forest land business or just enjoy the shade of a majestic oak gracing your lawn, we all have an interest in this important issue.
7
Darren Criss
As a composer and as a musician I'm a true believer - and this is not to be overly diplomatic - I'm a believer that there's artistry in everything from a lawn gnome to a desk chair to a symphony to an Andy Warhol painting. There's art in absolutely everything.
8
Chuck Eddy
I'm that grumpy old guy yelling at all those pesky little Grizzly Bear fans to get offa my lawn.
9
Britt Ekland
I spend hours mowing the lawn in absolutely straight lines on my tractor. If it's not right, I do it again.
10
Jimmy Fallon
My parents were kind of over protective people. Me and my sister had to play in the backyard all the time. They bought us bikes for Christmas but wouldn't let us ride in the street, we had to ride in the backyard. Another Christmas, my dad got me a basketball hoop and put it in the middle of the lawn! You can't dribble on grass.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LAWN»

Discover the use of lawn in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lawn and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Redesigning the American Lawn: A Search for Environmental ...
The authors in this book state that the lawn may be an ecological anachronism, and they argue that we must rethink the way we care for our lawns so that these small pieces of the environment will demonstrate our commitment to a more ...
F. Herbert Bormann, Diana Balmori, Gordon T. Geballe, 2001
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The American Lawn
This book serves as the catalogue for an exhibition being held in Spring 1998 at the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal.
Georges Teyssot, 1999
3
Lawn People: How Grasses, Weeds, and Chemicals Make Us Who ...
A comprehensive survey of the American lawn and how caring for it impacts people's lives.
Paul Robbins, 2012
4
The New Lawn Expert
Get - and keep - the lawn of your dreams.
D. G. Hessayon, 1997
5
Revenge of the Lawn, The Abortion, So the Wind Won't Blow It ...
" This is Brautigan's only collection of stories and includes "The Lost Chapters of TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA.
Richard Brautigan, 1995
6
Lawn Boy
But the lawn business grew and grew. So did my profits, which Arnold invested in many things. And one of them was Joey Pow the prizefighter. That's when my 12th summer got really interesting. From the Hardcover edition.
Gary Paulsen, 2008
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The Organic Lawn Care Manual: A Natural, Low-Maintenance ...
Paul Tukey, a self-confessed mowing addict, answers the growing demand for organic grass with a comprehensive volume of natural lawncare information.
Paul Tukey, 2007
8
Lawn Geek: Tips and Tricks for the Ultimate Turf from the ...
Readers discover everything they ever wanted to know about how to grow the lawn of their dreams, in an entertaining handbook by an expert on turf management that covers everything from basic site preparation to the art of mowing, ...
Trey Rogers, 2007
9
In the Land of the Lawn Weenies: And Other Warped and Creepy ...
A collection of humorous stories involves some monstrous students, a levitation trick gone wrong, and a boring neighborhood.
David Lubar, 2003
10
Black & Decker The Complete Guide to a Better Lawn: How to ...
"An up-to-date, environmentally responsible approach to lawn care with mainstream appeal. An ideal reference for busy homeowners who want better grass quickly and easily"--Provided by publisher.
Chris Peterson, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LAWN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lawn is used in the context of the following news items.
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2-year-old hurt in Pasco Co. lawn mower accident - WTSP.com
A two-year-old child was severely injured in a riding lawn mower accident on Saturday morning at 10:56 a.m.. The child's mother, Tiffany ... «WTSP 10 News, Jul 15»
2
Why your green lawn might soon be a thing of the past - Daily Herald
The notion of a lawn -- which comes from the Middle English word launde -- originally referred to communal grazing spaces in Medieval France ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»
3
Tips from Toby: What's the heat doing to my lawn? Watch the video …
Is it a disease? Watch the video above to find out how to keep your lawn safe from the excessive heat. Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. «KSHB, Jul 15»
4
DSW coming to Willow Lawn - Richmond Times-Dispatch: Biz Buzz …
Willow Lawn is getting ready to add a DSW shop — also known as Designer Shoe Warehouse. Construction of the store could start as soon as ... «Richmond Times-Dispatch, Jul 15»
5
Missing alert for elderly man from West Lawn upgraded - FOX 32 …
Police upgraded a missing person alert to high-risk on Sunday for an elderly man from the West Lawn neighborhood on the Southwest Side. «MyFox Chicago, Jul 15»
6
Jack Ohman: Brown Lawn Service | The Sacramento Bee
Jack Ohman: Brown Lawn Service. Gallery; Comments. 1 of 1. Join the Discussion. The Sacramento Bee is pleased to provide this opportunity to share ... «Sacramento Bee, Jul 15»
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Summer Sunday Lawn Concerts provide free fun at museum - MRT …
Beyond the basics, I asked the Museum of the Southwest's marketing director and lawn concert organizer Chelsea Dey a few questions. «Midland Reporter-Telegram, Jul 15»
8
Drought or no drought, this lawn stays | Joetopia | SanLuisObispo.com
Other interested parties, we would come to learn, also had specific intentions for the lawn. The dogs needed a cushy place to poop, because ... «The San Luis Obispo Tribune, Jul 15»
9
Charity road trip men go 'lawn way round' - BBC News
Lawn Way Round trio The trio endured 14-hour drives of more than 300 miles a day on vintage 1970s mowers. Three lawnmower fanatics have ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
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LEGION BASEBALL: West Lawn topples Pine Grove in Region 2 …
Pine Grove's Dylan Brown allowed just one unearned run in 3.1 innings Saturday against West Lawn in the Region 2 American Legion ... «Republican & Herald, Jul 15»

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