lawn

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal

n. a very thin, light, and smooth cloth made from cotton or linen.

n. a fine, plain-weave textile made from linen or cotton, characterized by its lightweight and semi-transparent quality.

“The summer dress was made of a delicate white lawn that felt very cool.”

“The historical costume featured sleeves made of fine cotton lawn, reflecting the high social status of the character.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. a thick layer of bacteria covering the entire surface of a laboratory dish.

n. a continuous, uniform layer of bacteria growing on an agar surface, where individual colonies are no longer distinct.

“The scientist checked the dish to see if a bacterial lawn had formed.”

“The antibiotic sensitivity test requires a uniform bacterial lawn to accurately measure the zones of inhibition around the paper discs.”

C1 · Advanced Formal

v. to cover an area of ground with grass to make a lawn.

v. to plant or furnish a piece of land with a lawn. Transitive — requires a direct object.

“They decided to lawn the entire backyard instead of planting flowers.”

“The landscape architect proposed to lawn the central courtyard to provide a soft visual contrast to the stone walls.”