Real Dictionary

lawn
variable noun: A lawn is an area of grass that is kept cut short and is usually part of someone's garden or backyard, or part of a park.

lawn in American English 1
land covered with grass kept closely mowed, esp. in front of or around a house
noun: a stretch of open, grass-covered land, esp. one closely mowed, as near a house, on an estate, or in a park

lawn in American English 2
a fine, sheer cloth of linen or cotton, used for blouses, curtains, etc.
noun: a thin or sheer linen or cotton fabric, either plain or printed

lawn in British English 1
noun: a flat and usually level area of mown and cultivated grass

lawn in British English 2
noun: a fine linen or cotton fabric, used for clothing