leaf blower

noun

: a machine that generates a current of air used to collect loose leaves and debris
He figures it would take two men with rakes and brooms a half hour to clear a typical driveway of a week's worth of leaves, or one man five minutes with a leaf blower.Evelyn Nieves

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To accommodate the crabs' safe journey to the sea, Christmas Island residents typically keep rakes and leaf blowers in their cars to help the crustaceans on their way, the outlet reported. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 And while this means stunning foliage, many Wisconsinites have also likely broken out their rakes or leaf blowers to keep their properties clean. Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025 For larger areas or quicker cleanup, a leaf blower can be a helpful alternative to raking. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025 Some communities have banned leaf blowers entirely, while others have restricted the decibel level allowed. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for leaf blower

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of leaf blower was in 1957

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“Leaf blower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20blower. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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