lawn mower

noun

: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

Examples of lawn mower in a Sentence

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Before the grill, the couple replaced several fossil fuel items with electric ones — first their car, then lawn mower and trimmer, a water heater and last year the grill. Jeff Brady, NPR, 23 May 2025 Many in the congregation live nearby and share items like lawn mowers and cars. Catrin Einhorn, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025 Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Deals on Toys Spring weather means kids can finally go outside more, so keep them busy with outdoor toys like this adorable $22 bubble lawn mower, a toddler water table, and a yard game everyone in the family can play. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 25 Mar. 2025 However, when cleaning tools, be sure to either remove or carefully protect any electrical parts, such as those found on a lawn mower, before starting the pressure washing process. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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lawn mower

noun
: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

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