mowing
Americannoun
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the act of leveling or cutting down grass, grain, etc., with a mowing machine or scythe.
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the quantity of grass, grain, etc., cut in a specified period.
Etymology
Origin of mowing
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at mow 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Day-to-day upkeep like mowing the lawn, shoveling snow and even basic housekeeping can become burdensome or unsafe as physical limitations increase.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Soon after, Ernesto was mowing the lawn at his house when he fell down.
From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026
Robots are starting to do jobs like firefighting, lawn mowing and beach cleaning, among other things.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
But mowing doesn’t completely destroy the grasses; it just gives them a haircut.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025
The mower seemed to give a happy leap forward off the sidewalk and I was mowing the lawn.
From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen
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