Definition
A garden game in which players throw large dart-shaped projectiles at targets on the ground, similar to horseshoes or cornhole but with a higher-impact design. The term is often used generically, though the brand Jarts became the most well-known version before its recall.
Example Usage
We set up lawn darts in the backyard for an afternoon of outdoor fun.
Origin
Developed as a variation of indoor darts adapted for outdoor play in the mid-20th century.
Fun Fact
Lawn darts were popular in Britain and Canada long after the U.S. ban, becoming a staple of summer garden parties.
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