Word
lawnmower
Phoneticslawn·mow·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɫɔnmoʊɝ/
UK/lˈɔːnməʊɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a machine used to cut the grass in a garden or on a sports field. It usually has a blade that spins to cut the grass.
n. a machine designed for cutting grass to a uniform height. Typically consists of a rotating blade mounted on a frame that is either pushed or pulled by the operator.
Examples
“He pushes the lawnmower across the front yard every Saturday.”
“The neighbor started the gas-powered lawnmower early in the morning, waking everyone in the street.”
“Modern robotic lawnmowers use sophisticated sensors and GPS technology to navigate complex garden layouts without the need for a physical boundary wire.”
Examples
simple
“He pushes the lawnmower across the front yard every Saturday.”
contextual
“The neighbor started the gas-powered lawnmower early in the morning, waking everyone in the street.”
complex
“Modern robotic lawnmowers use sophisticated sensors and GPS technology to navigate complex garden layouts without the need for a physical boundary wire.”
Etymology
From lawn + mower.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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