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Definition of lawnmower

lawnmower

/ˈlɔːnˌmoʊ.ɚ/
lawn · mow · er
Plural:lawnmowers
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lawnmower Lexical Profile

lawnmower Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A manually operated or power-driven machine equipped with revolving blades, used to cut the grass on a lawn to an even height.

Example

"Every Saturday morning during the summer, the distinct humming sound of a lawnmower can be heard throughout the neighborhood."

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• Nearby Words

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lawn
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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'lawn' and 'mower' (from the verb 'mow' + agent suffix '-er'). The first mechanical lawnmower was invented by Edwin Budding in 1830 in Gloucestershire, England.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lawnmower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 7, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lawnmower
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