lawn

lawn · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An area of short, regularly mowed grass in a yard, garden, or park.

  2. 2.

    A fine linen or cotton fabric used for clothing.

Forms

plural: lawns

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    lawn mower — A machine for cutting grass.
  • •
    lawn chair — A folding chair for outdoor use.

Related words

See also: garden, grass, yard
Synonyms: grass, turf, yard

Etymology

From Old French launde ("woodland, heath, clearing"), possibly of Celtic origin. The sense shifted from "woodland glade" to "grass-covered area" in English gardens during the 16th century.