noun
mower
MOH-uh
Mower (noun) means a machine used to cut grass. Example: “He pushed the mower across the front lawn.”
noun
1
A machine used to cut grass.
"He pushed the mower across the front lawn."
2
A person who cuts grass or crops.
"The mower finished the field before noon."
How to use mower
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA grass-cutting machine, or a person who cuts grass.
Common pairings
lawn mower
ride-on mower
push the mower
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Word forms
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- mowers
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Etymology
From "mow" plus the agent suffix "-er."
Synonyms
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lawn mower
Rhymes for mower
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What does “mower” mean?
The word “mower” means a machine used to cut grass. In plain terms, a grass-cutting machine, or a person who cuts grass.
How do you pronounce “mower”?
“Mower” is pronounced MOH-uh (/ˈmoʊ.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mower” in a sentence?
Here is “mower” used in a sentence: “He pushed the mower across the front lawn.”
What part of speech is “mower”?
“Mower” is a noun.
How many meanings does “mower” have?
“Mower” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a machine used to cut grass.
