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单词 greensward
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Definition of greensward in English:

greensward

noun ˈɡriːnˌswɔːd
mass nounliterary
  • Grass-covered ground.

    〈古或诗/文〉草皮;草地

    city workers lolling on the greensward
    count noun turning flat greenswards into wildlife gardens
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Down below, the hotel grounds feature a pair of tennis courts and some of the loveliest greenswards and gardens in the country.
    • Whether your backyard is a postage stamp balcony in a city high-rise or a rolling spread of suburban greensward, you can enjoy the fun, fashion and creativity of a container flower garden.
    • Each of Ponce de Leon's parks is distinct in its landscaping; the parks range from relatively open greenswards to nearly impenetrable woods.
    • While some may chose to spend that season lazing beside rivers and quaffing champagne, the more discerning amongst us elect for the greensward and the thrill of clattering wickets.
    • A lovely vale of greensward called Princes Street Gardens separates the two towns, and several bridges span the shallow valley.
    Synonyms
    lawn, common, grassy area, sward, grass

Definition of greensward in US English:

greensward

noun
literary
  • Grass-covered ground.

    〈古或诗/文〉草皮;草地

    city workers lolling on the greensward
    count noun turning flat greenswards into wildlife gardens
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Each of Ponce de Leon's parks is distinct in its landscaping; the parks range from relatively open greenswards to nearly impenetrable woods.
    • A lovely vale of greensward called Princes Street Gardens separates the two towns, and several bridges span the shallow valley.
    • Whether your backyard is a postage stamp balcony in a city high-rise or a rolling spread of suburban greensward, you can enjoy the fun, fashion and creativity of a container flower garden.
    • Down below, the hotel grounds feature a pair of tennis courts and some of the loveliest greenswards and gardens in the country.
    • While some may chose to spend that season lazing beside rivers and quaffing champagne, the more discerning amongst us elect for the greensward and the thrill of clattering wickets.
    Synonyms
    lawn, common, grassy area, sward, grass
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