Bermuda grass

noun

variants or bermudagrass

(ˌ)bər-ˈmyü-də-ˈgras 

especially Southern -ˈmü-də-

plural Bermuda grasses or bermudagrasses

: a creeping stoloniferous southern European grass (Cynodon dactylon) often used as a lawn and pasture grass

Examples of Bermuda grass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

David Schulte had helped other cities remove terrain and encourage water-wise sod installations, like a Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass blend. —Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026

For those who live in areas with warmer-season grasses, such as Bermuda grass, Halfman advises that aeration should be done in late spring, while the grass is actively growing. —Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026

This is particularly helpful for aggressive grasses like Bermuda grass. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026

Cowboys Golf Club is the first in the nation to feature Tif3D Bermuda — a hybrid Bermuda grass designed for putting green playability — on all 20 greens [18 holes plus the practice facility]. —Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Bermuda grass

• bermudagrass
• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• chagas
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass

Kids Definition

Bermuda grass

noun

Ber·​mu·​da grass

bər-ˈmyüd-ə-

: a trailing grass that is native to Europe and is used for lawns and pasture especially in the southern U.S.