edger

noun

edg·​er ˈe-jər How to pronounce edger (audio)
: one that edges
especially : a tool used to trim the edge of a lawn along a sidewalk or curb

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Turn it into an edger using the twist-to-edge function to achieve clean edges around your yard. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Big ticket items—including yard and gardening supplies like lawn mowers, edgers, and trimmers—are as much as 60% off. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025 The head pivots 90 degrees to convert to an edger and has four adjustable positions. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025 Worx Edger and Leaf Blower Set $160 $137 at Amazon Keep your yard manicured with this twofer deal, including a cordless leaf blower and weed trimmer that doubles as an edger, as well as two batteries, a charger, and trimmer spool. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for edger

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of edger was in 1591

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“Edger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edger. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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