lawn mower

noun

: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

Examples of lawn mower in a Sentence

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At home, appliances hum, HVAC systems cycle, lawn mowers and leaf blowers buzz outside, and doorbells, phones, and televisions interrupt the quiet. Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 As temperatures rise, set the lawn mower blades higher to keep the grass just a little longer for a healthier lawn. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 June 2025 Smart lawn mowers certainly aren't as ubiquitous as their indoor, floor-cleaning counterparts, and there are several good reasons for that. John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 6 June 2025 Original price: $499.99 (Amazon) The Greenworks 21-inch lawn mower runs on batteries, and can cut up to half an acre on a full charge. Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lawn mower

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Jul. 2025.

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lawn mower

noun
: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

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