lawn mower

noun

: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

Examples of lawn mower in a Sentence

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How to Remove Oil from a Lawn Mower Changing the oil in a lawn mower is a relatively straightforward process that should be completed at least once every mowing season to keep the lawn mower in good condition. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024 Sounds that may be harmful include lawn mowers, at roughly 95 dBA, rock concerts, at around 120 dBA, and fireworks, at about 140 dBA. Jillian Hubertz, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2024 Bosch ended its press conference by showing off a robot lawn mower that can automatically plan ideal times to cut your grass based on the weather. Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 7 Sep. 2024 The victim, Florence's 55-year-old neighbor, was shot once with a handgun while riding his lawn mower, according to a press release from the sheriff. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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lawn mower

noun
: a machine for cutting grass on lawns

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