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greensward

 

[ ˈɡriːnzwərd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

green grassy area

A greensward is a green grassy area, typically found in parks or open spaces.

Synonyms

field, lawn, meadow

Examples of usage

  • The picnic was set up on the greensward near the lake.
  • Children were playing on the greensward in the sunshine.

Translations

Translations of the word "greensward" in other languages:

🇵🇹 relvado

🇮🇳 हरी घास का मैदान

🇩🇪 Rasenfläche

🇮🇩 lapangan rumput

🇺🇦 газон

🇵🇱 murawa

🇯🇵 芝生

🇫🇷 gazon

🇪🇸 césped

🇹🇷 çim alanı

🇰🇷 잔디밭

🇸🇦 مروج

🇨🇿 trávník

🇸🇰 trávnik

🇨🇳 草坪

🇸🇮 trata

🇮🇸 grasflöt

🇰🇿 шөп алаңы

🇬🇪 ბალახის მოედანი

🇦🇿 çəmənlik

🇲🇽 césped

Etymology

The word 'greensward' originated from Middle English 'grene' (green) and 'sward' (skin or rind), referring to the green skin of the earth. It has been used since the 14th century to describe a grassy area.

See also: evergreen, green, greenback, greenbacks, greenery, greenhorn, greenhouse, greenness, greens, greenstone.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,651 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.