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.—
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Past midnight, hours after the full-time whistle, the celebrations, the press conferences and the exit of nearly every football fan — a San Mames employee took to the pitch with a leaf blower.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The end result is that the X9 performs better on soft surfaces without sounding like a leaf blower or needing to recharge more often.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
At 40 percent off, this 21-volt cordless leaf blower is a no-brainer.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
Save your man time and energy with this cordless electric leaf blower.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The end result is that the X9 performs better on soft surfaces without sounding like a leaf blower or needing to recharge more often.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
At 40 percent off, this 21-volt cordless leaf blower is a no-brainer.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
Save your man time and energy with this cordless electric leaf blower.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Leaf blower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20blower. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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