lopper

noun

lop·​per ˈlä-pər How to pronounce lopper (audio)
: pruning shears with long handles
usually used in plural

Examples of lopper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Use a pair of loppers to cleanly cut branches that are more than about ½ inch in diameter. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025 Hand pruners are not the correct tool for branches larger than ¾ inches, and loppers work well up to 1 ½ inches. Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025 When using garden tools, such as loppers or a pole pruner, keep your elbows at shoulder height and below. The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025 Use the Right Tools Use hand pruners to remove sprouts and small branches and a pruning saw or loppers on larger branches. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lopper

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lopper was in 1953

Browse Nearby Entries

Cite this Entry

“Lopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lopper. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!