Word Noun
lawnmower
n.
countable
B1 Intermediate US /ˈɫɔnmoʊɝ/ UK /lˈɔːnməʊɐ/ lawn·mow·er
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.”
Etymology
From lawn + mower.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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