edger

noun

edg·​er ˈe-jər How to pronounce edger (audio)
: one that edges
especially : a tool used to trim the edge of a lawn along a sidewalk or curb

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Worx Edger and Leaf Blower Set $160 $137 at Amazon Keep your yard manicured with this twofer deal, including a cordless leaf blower and weed trimmer that doubles as an edger, as well as two batteries, a charger, and trimmer spool. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Taller brushes and longer-lasting battery charges are found in combination weed eaters and weed edgers priced between $100-$200. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025 Some weed eaters are multifunctional, serving as edgers and other helpful yard tools. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025 Most rinks use ice resurfacing machines — often known by the brand name of Zamboni — and edgers that often run on propane or other fuels. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for edger

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of edger was in 1591

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“Edger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edger. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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