edger

noun

edg·​er ˈe-jər How to pronounce edger (audio)
: one that edges
especially : a tool used to trim the edge of a lawn along a sidewalk or curb

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Most rinks use ice resurfacing machines — often known by the brand name of Zamboni — and edgers that often run on propane or other fuels. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024 Tidy up your lawn with this Greenworks electric corded edger or grow your very own herb garden indoors with this kit from Hydroponics that’s a whopping 90% off its original price. Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024 Mehan also advises caregivers to put away the lawn mower, edgers, and gasoline before letting kids outside. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 5 July 2024 Oregano makes a great groundcover or edger for garden beds. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for edger 

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of edger was in 1591

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“Edger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edger. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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