lawnmower

Definition

A device used for cutting grass to a chosen height, typically of landscaped lawns of residences or institutions.

Etymology

From lawn + mower.

Example Sentences

• "We replaced our old electric lawnmower with a new cordless one."
• "It is only a small school, but this year the committee has expended £105 in reforming the garden, painting the fences, making a tennis court and lawn, purchasing a lawnmower etc."
• "here was an ordinary man out of the city directory that subscribes for magazines and pushes the lawnmower in his shirt-sleeves of evenings."