noun
lawnmower
LAWN-moh-uh
Lawnmower (noun) means a machine used to cut grass to an even height. Example: “The lawnmower ran out of fuel halfway through the yard.”
noun
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A machine used to cut grass to an even height.
"The lawnmower ran out of fuel halfway through the yard."
"He bought a new electric lawnmower for the summer."
How to use lawnmower
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA machine for cutting the grass on a lawn.
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Word forms
- Plural
- lawnmowers
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Etymology
A compound of "lawn" and "mower."
Rhymes for lawnmower
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What does “lawnmower” mean?
The word “lawnmower” means a machine used to cut grass to an even height. In plain terms, a machine for cutting the grass on a lawn.
How do you pronounce “lawnmower”?
“Lawnmower” is pronounced LAWN-moh-uh (/ˈlɔn.moʊ.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lawnmower” in a sentence?
Here is “lawnmower” used in a sentence: “The lawnmower ran out of fuel halfway through the yard.”
What part of speech is “lawnmower”?
“Lawnmower” is a noun.
