grass-plot

A small dog runs across the grass-plot in the park.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A plot of ground covered with grass: "grass-plot" refers to a small area of land, typically in a garden or park, that is planted with grass. It is often a distinct, defined patch of turf.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The children played on the grass-plot behind the house. (A small area of grass in the backyard.)
  • She planted flowers around the edge of the grass-plot. (A defined grassy patch in a garden.)

Advanced Usage

• "to keep a grass-plot": to maintain a small area of grass.

  • He keeps his grass-plot neatly mowed every week. (He maintains the grass area by cutting it regularly.)

• "a grassy grass-plot": a tautological phrase sometimes used for emphasis.

  • The estate featured a lush, green grass-plot near the fountain. (A well-maintained grassy area.)

Variants and Related Words

• Grass (n): the common green plant that covers lawns and fields.

  • The grass was wet with dew. (The green plant covering the ground.)

• Plot (n): a small piece of land.

  • They bought a plot for a vegetable garden. (A defined area of land.)

Synonyms

• Lawn: an area of short, mown grass in a garden or park.
• Turf: a patch of grass with its roots and soil attached.

Related Idioms

• "a grass-plot of one's own": a metaphorical expression meaning a small, private space for oneself.
  • After years in the city, she finally had a grass-plot of her own to relax in. (A personal, peaceful area.)