# lawnmower

/ˈɫɔnmoʊɝ/ (US) · /lˈɔːnməʊɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/lawnmower
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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