noun
mowing
MOH-ihng
Mowing (noun) means the activity of cutting grass or crops. Example: “Mowing the whole field took most of the afternoon.”
noun
1
The activity of cutting grass or crops.
"Mowing the whole field took most of the afternoon."
2
Land that is cut for hay or grass.
"The mowing behind the barn yields hay every summer."
How to use mowing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of cutting grass, or land set aside for that purpose.
Common pairings
mowing the lawn
a mowing schedule
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Word forms
- Plural
- mowings
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Etymology
From "mow" plus "-ing."
Rhymes for mowing
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What does “mowing” mean?
The word “mowing” means the activity of cutting grass or crops. In plain terms, the act of cutting grass, or land set aside for that purpose.
How do you pronounce “mowing”?
“Mowing” is pronounced MOH-ihng (/ˈməʊ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mowing” in a sentence?
Here is “mowing” used in a sentence: “Mowing the whole field took most of the afternoon.”
What part of speech is “mowing”?
“Mowing” is a noun.
How many meanings does “mowing” have?
“Mowing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the activity of cutting grass or crops.
