: one that edges
especially
: a tool used to trim the edge of a lawn along a sidewalk or curb
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To remedy this, devote some time in the fall to redefining your garden edges with a garden edger, bricks, edging stones, or a fresh layer of mulch.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
The trimmer conveniently turns into an edger by pivoting the head, essentially giving you a third tool in the set.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Border trimming tends to be a weak spot for robot lawn mowers, but the RockMow Z1 promises to get within 3 centimeters of walls, hopefully saving you from having to break out the edger.
—Pcmag Staff, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Worx Cordless String Trimmer Keep your yard looking pristine with this lightweight edger and weed trimmer, which makes lawn maintenance a breeze.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 24 May 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
The trimmer conveniently turns into an edger by pivoting the head, essentially giving you a third tool in the set.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Border trimming tends to be a weak spot for robot lawn mowers, but the RockMow Z1 promises to get within 3 centimeters of walls, hopefully saving you from having to break out the edger.
—Pcmag Staff, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Worx Cordless String Trimmer Keep your yard looking pristine with this lightweight edger and weed trimmer, which makes lawn maintenance a breeze.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for edger
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“Edger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edger. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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