lawn mower

noun

: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

Examples of lawn mower in a Sentence

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The vehicle drove off the road near State Park Road and struck a man who was using a riding lawn mower at the church, Thurlo said. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026 So when is the best time of day to grab the lawn mower and get to trimming? Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026 The company behind the robot lawn mower that ran me over has changed its tune. Sean Hollister, The Verge, 11 May 2026 Unfortunately, there are cases where your lawn mower can work against you. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 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 20 May. 2026.

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lawn mower

noun
: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

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