lawn

An area of short grass, usually beside a house or in a park.

• The children played on the lawn.
• I mowed the lawn yesterday.
• Why are their lawns always so green?

Common phrases: mow the lawn, front lawn, green lawn

A thin, smooth cloth made from cotton or linen.

• She chose cotton lawn for the blouse.
• The white lawn felt cool against her skin.
• This shop sells fine lawn in several colors.

Common phrases: cotton lawn, white lawn, lawn fabric

An open area of land among trees.

• A deer stood in the woodland lawn.
• They crossed a lawn surrounded by tall trees.
• Small lawns broke up the dark forest.

Similar words: clearing, glade

Common phrases: woodland lawn, forest lawn

A piece of clothing made from thin cotton or linen cloth.

• The bishop wore a white lawn.
• Her delicate lawns were stored in a chest.
• The old portrait shows him dressed in lawn.

Common phrases: bishop’s lawn, white lawn