mowing
Americannoun
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the act of leveling or cutting down grass, grain, etc., with a mowing machine or scythe.
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the quantity of grass, grain, etc., cut in a specified period.
Etymology
Origin of mowing
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; mow 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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In many neighborhoods with homeowners associations, the rising cost of something as simple as mowing the lawn is showing up in residents’ monthly bills.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026
Soon after, Ernesto was mowing the lawn at his house when he fell down.
From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026
They include brisk walking, riding a bike, playing tennis, dancing, hiking or mowing the lawn.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
Robots are starting to do jobs like firefighting, lawn mowing and beach cleaning, among other things.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
“Yes ma’am. Got two guys mowing for me.”
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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