Greensward: meaning, definitions and examples

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greensward

[ ˈɡriːnzwərd ]

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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

Word origin

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.