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sward

noun

Definition of sward

as in grass

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Recent Examples of sward The ryegrass contains up to three different cultivars to make for a dense sward with improved bounce. — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025

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Until now, Eastside Golf’s distribution strategy centered around independent sneaker stores such as Sneaker Politics; lifestyle retailers including Nordstrom; performance shops such as Golf Galaxy, and green grass stores including Pebble Beach.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
There is grass on the pitch as well, making batting difficult throughout the test.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

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With a library card, people can borrow sewing machines, lawn-care tools, musical instruments and more.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
In 1983, for instance, Page launched from the lawn of Asheville’s Biltmore Estate, counting on the wind to carry his balloon beyond the miles of forest surrounding the property.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

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Being alive in a coastal paradise went a long way toward rewarding everyone present, and cameras provided a worldwide TV audience with spectacular views of the cliffs, the ocean and the greensward.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
This means that overseeing with a cool season grass, expect in the mildest winters, will be necessary to maintain a greensward throughout the winter months.

— Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025

Definition of greensward

Noun

Raw eggs stored above ready to eat cut greens in reach-in refrigerator.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Christopher Bell, who entered just five points behind Larson, crashed after spinning while entering the pits under green for his first pit stop on Lap 56.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

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