weeder

noun

weed·​er ˈwē-dər How to pronounce weeder (audio)
: one that weeds
specifically : any of various devices for removing weeds from an area

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Roytoa 5-Piece Garden Tool Set This five-piece gardening set includes a weeder, shovel, trowel, hoe, cultivator, and organizer bag that comes out to just $8 apiece. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2025 Homeowners have many tools available for combatting weeds, from preventive practices like mulching and proper plant maintenance, to treatments that target established weeds such as hand-removal and flame-weeders. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025 Grampa's Weeder The Original Stand Up Weed Puller Tool Amazon’s top-selling manual weeder was marked down a tad for Prime Day and shoppers have been snapping it up. Clint Davis, People.com, 11 July 2025 Laser weeder costs can run over $1 million, based on public reports, but farmers that have used the technology have endorsed it. Elizabeth MacBride, CNBC, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for weeder

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weeder was in the 14th century

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“Weeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weeder. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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