lawn mower

noun

: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

Examples of lawn mower in a Sentence

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The Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday Sale is full of deals on gardening and outdoor essentials, including grills, patio umbrellas, lawn mowers, and more. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025 There was a mini army of Kress robotic lawn mowers trimming the rough. Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 Unfortunately, this status symbol spread to America and has been preserved by manufacturers of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, lawn mowers, leaf blowers and other lawn products. Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025 The wildfires broke out Friday after a spark from a lawn mower ignited in Sancheong, South Gyeongsang province, about 300 kilometers (186 miles) south of Seoul. Gawon Bae and Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lawn mower

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lawn mower was in 1858

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“Lawn mower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawn%20mower. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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lawn mower

noun
: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

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