# mower

/ˈmoʊɝ/ (US) · /mˈəʊɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mower
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a machine used for cutting grass to make it short and neat.

For teachers: 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 notes

- Commonly appears as 'lawnmower' or 'power mower' in everyday speech.

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