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Definition of mower

mower

/ˈmoʊ.ər/
mow · er
Plural:mowers
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mower Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A machine or device equipped with rotating or oscillating blades, used for cutting grass, weeds, or agricultural crops.

Example

"He spent Saturday morning fixing the engine on his riding mower before tackling the overgrown backyard."

2

A person who cuts grass or harvests crops using a scythe, sickle, or mechanical tool.

Example

"Before mechanized agriculture revolutionized farming, the estate employed a dozen mowers to clear the hayfields by hand."

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• Rhymes for mower

• Nearby Words

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movingly
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'mowere', equivalent to 'mow' + '-er'. Historically referred to a farm worker wielding a scythe, but now almost exclusively denotes a mechanical device.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mower
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