lawn mower

noun

: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

Examples of lawn mower in a Sentence

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Robot lawn mowers aren’t exactly new at CES, but there are a growing number on display this year. Hummingbird, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026 From vacuums, pool cleaners, and lawn mowers to humanoid-style robots, CES 2026 will showcase how automation is moving from novelty to practicality. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026 If your model has a drain plug underneath the lower deck, such as for riding lawn mowers, set a pan underneath it and drain the oil from the bottom of the mower, then replace the plug. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026 The low mosquito buzz of a lawn mower. Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 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 14 Jan. 2026.

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lawn mower

noun
: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

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