Word of the Day: Sward.
Noun
1. An expanse of short grass.
2. The upper layer of soil, especially when covered with grass.
Example Sentences.
1. "The cottage was situated on a simple sward in the English countryside."
2. "Taylor wanted to clear the sward and plant a vegetable garden instead."
3. "We need a riding mower to take care of a sward this large."
Word Origin.
Old English, early 17th century
"Sward" can easily be mistaken for the word "sword," but the former is a word for a grassy patch of land, and the latter is a blade.
Noun
1. An expanse of short grass.
2. The upper layer of soil, especially when covered with grass.
Example Sentences.
1. "The cottage was situated on a simple sward in the English countryside."
2. "Taylor wanted to clear the sward and plant a vegetable garden instead."
3. "We need a riding mower to take care of a sward this large."
Word Origin.
Old English, early 17th century
"Sward" can easily be mistaken for the word "sword," but the former is a word for a grassy patch of land, and the latter is a blade.
Word of the Day: Sward.
Noun
1. An expanse of short grass.
2. The upper layer of soil, especially when covered with grass.
Example Sentences.
1. "The cottage was situated on a simple sward in the English countryside."
2. "Taylor wanted to clear the sward and plant a vegetable garden instead."
3. "We need a riding mower to take care of a sward this large."
Word Origin.
Old English, early 17th century
"Sward" can easily be mistaken for the word "sword," but the former is a word for a grassy patch of land, and the latter is a blade.
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