Lawn

Pronunciation: /lɔːn/

Definitions of lawn

noun a stretch of open, grassy land, especially one closely mowed, as one around a residence or in a park

Example Sentences

A1 I like to sit on the lawn and have a picnic.

A2 She mowed the lawn every Saturday morning.

B1 The lawn in front of the house needs to be watered regularly.

B2 The lawn was perfectly manicured, with no weeds in sight.

C1 The sprawling lawn stretched out before them, a lush green oasis.

C2 The estate boasted a meticulously maintained lawn that was the envy of the neighborhood.

Examples of lawn in a Sentence

formal The gardener meticulously manicured the lawn to ensure it was perfectly trimmed.

informal I love having picnics on the lush green lawn in my backyard.

slang Let's chill on the lawn and soak up some sun.

figurative The lawn of knowledge needs to be constantly watered with new information to thrive.

Grammatical Forms of lawn

• past tense: lawned
• plural: lawns
• comparative: more lawn
• superlative: most lawn
• present tense: lawn
• future tense: will lawn
• perfect tense: have lawned
• continuous tense: is lawn
• singular: lawn
• positive degree: lawn
• infinitive: to lawn
• gerund: lawning
• participle: lawning

Origin and Evolution of lawn

First Known Use: 1540 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lawn' originated from the Old English word 'laund' which meant a glade or opening in the woods.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lawn' evolved to refer to a well-kept area of grass in a garden or yard, often used for recreational purposes.