Word Noun
mower
n.
countable
B1 Intermediate US /ˈmoʊɝ/ UK /mˈəʊɐ/ mow·er UK spelling mowers
Definition
n.a machine used for cutting grass to make it short and neat.
n.a machine or person that cuts grass or grain. Often used in compound forms like 'lawnmower'.
Examples
“The grass is getting long, so I need to use the mower.”
“He spent the Saturday morning pushing the mower across the front lawn to prepare for the garden party.”
“Advancements in battery technology have led to the rise of robotic mowers that can maintain a lawn's height autonomously without human intervention.”
Usage
Commonly appears as 'lawnmower' or 'power mower' in everyday speech.
Etymology
From Middle English mowere, equivalent to mow + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Origin Middle English mowere
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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