lawn mower

noun

: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

Examples of lawn mower in a Sentence

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The couple's bodies were discovered on the kitchen floor of their Atwater Township home by a neighbor who noticed their lawn mower had been in front of their home for several days. CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 The couple’s bodies were discovered on the kitchen floor of their Atwater Township home by a neighbor who noticed their lawn mower had been in front of their home for several days. ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 Do Not Mow Wet Grass The weight of a riding or push lawn mower can also compact the soil and leave ruts. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, the agency has added several other types of foreign tech to the Covered List, including Wi-Fi routers, portable power stations, and robot vacuums and lawn mowers. Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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lawn mower

noun
: a machine for cutting grass on lawns
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