lawn mower

noun

: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

Examples of lawn mower in a Sentence

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In the movie’s iconic ending, the two ride off into the sunset on Ronald’s lawn mower. Victoria Edel, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024 It's recommended to inspect the lawn mower blades before and after each use to check the sharpness of the blades and to ensure there isn't any significant damage that needs to be addressed before using the lawn mower. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024 Get an Amazon Prime membership to make the most of Prime Day 2024 Shop the hottest Prime Day deals on lawn mowers, trimmers, sprinklers Get up to 56% off Ninja, Keurig, and Cuisinart ahead of Prime Day When was the first Amazon Prime Day? Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 25 June 2024 With enough floor space, this shed can also hold lawn mowers, grills, bikes, and outdoor entertainment like games and pool accessories. Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lawn mower 

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 10 Jan. 2025.

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lawn mower

noun
: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

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