lawn mower

noun

: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

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Mower Damage Build-up of clippings on your lawn mower's deck or blades can lead to rust. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 Clean Outdoor Spaces and Equipment Easily clean cars, bikes, lawn mowers, and gardening equipment using rainwater. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026 Tractor Supply sells a wide variety of items, including grills, lawn mowers, ammunition, clothing, tools, gardening products, ATVs, horse saddles, kayaks and live chicks. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 There was a small toy lawn mower. — Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lawn mower

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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

noun
: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

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