lawn mower

noun

: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

Examples of lawn mower in a Sentence

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They're made from stainless steel, are waterproof, and, according to the brand, are durable enough to withstand a lawn mower running over them. Toni Sutton, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025 And lastly, Segway is upgrading its lineup of robot lawn mowers with the Navimow X3, which will go on sale in spring 2025. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025 But tariffs would probably weigh on retailers like Ms. Bettencourt, who carries 75,000 items in her store, ranging from lawn mowers, chain saws, paint and barbecue sauce, to tropical fish, live reptiles, cookware and baby Carhartt overalls. Ana Swanson, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025 If the leaf layer is more than 2 inches thick, remove it by raking or using a lawn mower with a bagging attachment. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 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 13 Feb. 2025.

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lawn mower

noun
: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

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