Kentucky bluegrass

noun

Ken·​tucky bluegrass kən-ˈtə-kē- 

: an Old World pasture and meadow grass (Poa pratensis) naturalized in North America and often used in lawns

called also bluegrass

Examples of Kentucky bluegrass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ghana seemed poised to tie the game late in the half when Antoine Semenyo beat his man and fired a shot that slid across the Kentucky bluegrass and went just wide of the left post. — CBS News, 27 June 2026

Most cool-season grasses, like Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass, are best maintained at 3 to 4 inches tall. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026

Among cool-season grasses, Kentucky bluegrass has a good capacity to survive drought dormancy. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

The grass is Kentucky bluegrass mixed with perennial ryegrass, with some durability-boosting artificial fibers thrown in. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Kentucky, state of U.S.

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Kentucky bluegrass

• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass
• impasse
• jackass

Kids Definition

Kentucky bluegrass

noun

Ken·​tucky bluegrass kən-ˌtək-ē- 

: a pasture, lawn, and meadow grass that has tall stalks and slender bright green leaves and is native to Europe but is widely grown in North America