lawn mower

noun

: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

Examples of lawn mower in a Sentence

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With enough floor space, this shed can also hold lawn mowers, grills, bikes, and outdoor entertainment like games and pool accessories. Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024 Keep lawn mower blades sharp and at their year-round height but mow as needed. 19. Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024 Also, a heads-up to your readers: Sidewalks are for pedestrians, so please don’t park your vehicles, lawn mowers, lawn equipment, home maintenance/repair equipment, etc. on them. Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024 Own a John Deere lawn mower, write a best-selling book, go to Disney World, take in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

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lawn mower

noun
: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

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