# mowing

/ˈmaʊɪŋ/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Noun

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

## Definition

the act of cutting grass with a machine to keep it short and tidy.

For teachers: the activity of cutting grass or other vegetation using a machine. Often functions as a gerund to describe a regular maintenance task.

## Examples

- The smell of fresh mowing fills the air every Saturday.
- After the heavy rains, the grass grew so quickly that the weekly mowing took twice as long as usual.
- The rhythmic sound of distant mowing became a staple of the neighborhood's summer atmosphere, signaling the start of the weekend for many residents.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used as a gerund noun to describe the activity itself.

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