How to Use leaf blower in a Sentence

leaf blower

noun
Definition of leaf blowernext
  • But a leaf blower can make the task somewhat fun—or, at the very least, much quicker than using a rake.
    — Brandon Russell, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Today, a leaf blower would be a better symbol for those who tend the land.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Save up to $800 off lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, planters and more right now at Lowe's.
    — Samantha Jones, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2023
  • They are also used in lawn equipment, such leaf blowers and hedgers.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2023
  • In ’94, Meeting Beck playing a leaf blower through a bass amp at an LA backyard folk fest.
    — Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 23 Jan. 2024
  • The country has birdsong and cicadas; the suburbs mean leaf blowers and lawn mowers.
    — Curbed, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Locals in Elko are using leaf blowers to move the crickets away from their front doors, according to ABC4.
    — Julia Daye, Sacramento Bee, 18 June 2024
  • Ego makes our favorite leaf blower, and based on their specs, these models on sale aren’t far behind that standout.
    — Brandon Russell, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2023
  • In fact, many handheld mulchers can also function as leaf blowers.
    — Tony Carrick, Popular Mechanics, 1 Sep. 2023
  • What is the difference between an electric leaf blower and a gas leaf blower?
    — Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
  • Flashpoint issues ranged from assault weapons to lead water pipes to leaf blowers.
    — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The patrollers used leaf blowers and brooms to clear paths for individuals.
    — Victoria Sayo Turner, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2023
  • Greenworks makes some of our favorite tools, with models ranking among the best electric lawn mowers and the best cordless leaf blowers.
    — Brandon Russell, Popular Mechanics, 15 June 2023
  • Officers used a leaf blower to remove the snow and the Solo cups to gather blood samples, while witnesses looked on.
    — Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 28 May 2024
  • Antoine Agnew followed Jayz outside with a leaf blower to make the boy’s job a bit easier and then went back inside.
    — Jasmine Hilton, Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2022
  • Men with leaf blowers went out to extinguish all that the wind had left behind of the glitter, to transition the stadium back to its football era.
    — Taffy Brodesser-Akner, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Has the water crisis been averted? Gas leaf blowers and lawn mowers are shockingly bad for the planet.
    — USA TODAY, 1 May 2023
  • Eleanor Revelle said the city has had a leaf blower ordinance in place for many years but there was interest in tighter restrictions.
    — Daniel I. Dorfman, chicagotribune.com, 21 Dec. 2021
  • In the past few years, Green-Wood has bought electric vehicles and equipment, including leaf blowers.
    — Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2023
  • Are electric leaf blowers better than gas leaf blowers?
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • Read on for the pros, the cons, and recommendations as to which electric leaf blowers are the best options for your particular garden needs.
    — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 18 Jan. 2024
  • This 40-volt leaf blower holds two 20-volt batteries on either side of the handle, and the batteries and a charger for them are included with your purchase.
    — Micki Wagner, Popular Mechanics, 8 Mar. 2023
  • There, the 81-year-old Ormond was using a leaf blower to sweep debris in preparation of the season opener for the girls tennis team later that afternoon.
    — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Kiddos can emulate their parents with this gadget that’s designed to look like a real leaf blower.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
  • The leaf blower has enough power for large outdoor properties while the string trimmer provides up to 75 minutes of runtime before needing to recharge, more than enough for most lawns.
    — Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2023
  • As a general rule, gas leaf blowers are more powerful than electric leaf blowers.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2023
  • The maximum air volume of a leaf blower/vacuum is measured in cubic feet per minute and refers to the air volume that is expelled or sucked from the leaf blower’s nozzle in 60 seconds.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
  • An irritating leaf blower whirred in the empty expanse.
    — Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2022
  • Next to using a pressure washer, there’s no greater satisfaction in yard work than whooshing away debris with a cordless leaf blower.
    — Brandon Russell, Popular Mechanics, 6 June 2023
  • Lawnmowers and leaf blowers are the only sounds on the street, except for the barking of our dog, Lil Wayne, who’s determined to kill or at least maim every delivery man who approaches our doorstep.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 7 Feb. 2024

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