greensward
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- greenswarded adjective
Etymology
Origin of greensward
Example Sentences
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It was to be a gathering space for all people — an open greensward, connecting the Capitol to the Washington Monument.
From Washington Post
That’s understandable, given the emotional significance of the nation’s monumental greensward.
From Washington Post
Houston’s, or a solitary elder’s transition to a cemetery’s greensward.
From Los Angeles Times
The V.I.P. lounge is a huge greensward graced by tall, regal trees.
From New York Times
Many lamented potential loss of the tiny greensward.
From Seattle Times
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