mower

[ moh-er ]

noun

1. lawn mower.
2. mowing machine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mower¹

1400–50; late Middle English: one who mows; mow ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Landscapes with native plants, on the other hand, will require less water use and less pollution from gas-powered lawn mowers and offer better support for our threatened birds and insect pollinators.

From Los Angeles Times

Pre-match talk of grass was dashed by a mower on Monday morning.

From BBC

Cinnamon fled her enclosure via a gate left accidentally open on 13 September, after being startled by a tractor mower.

From BBC

Will Dorrell, joint owner of the park, said "keeper error" had led her to flee through an open gate after being startled by a mower.

From BBC

Landscapes with native plants, on the other hand, will require less water use, less pollution from gas-powered lawn mowers and better support for our threatened birds and insect pollinators.

From Los Angeles Times