First Known Use: 14th century
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1lawn
noun \ˈlȯn, ˈlän\
Definition of LAWN
1
archaic : an open space between woods : glade
2
: ground (as around a house or in a garden or park) that is covered with grass and is kept mowed
3
: a relatively even layer of bacteria covering the surface of a culture medium
— lawn or lawny \ˈlȯ-nē, ˈlä-\ adjective
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Origin of LAWN
Middle English launde, from Anglo-French land, launde wood, unwooded field, of Celtic origin; akin to Middle Irish lann land — more at land
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2lawn
noun
Definition of LAWN
: a fine sheer linen or cotton fabric of plain weave that is thinner than cambric
— lawny adjective
Origin of LAWN
Middle English lawne, laund, probably from Laon, France
First Known Use: 15th century
LAWN Defined for Kids
lawn
noun \ˈlȯn, ˈlän\
Definition of LAWN for Kids
: ground (as around a house) covered with grass that is kept mowed
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lawn
noun \ˈlȯn, ˈlän\
Medical Definition of LAWN
: a relatively even layer of bacteria covering the surface of a culture medium
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