grassier; grassiest
1
a
: covered or abounding with grass
grassy lawns
b
: having a flavor or odor of grass
grassy tea
wine with a grassy bouquet
2
: resembling grass especially in color

Examples of grassy in a Sentence

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There’s a trampoline and climbing tree for little ones and grassy lawns for games of soccer or badminton. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 The festival, dominated by Christian voices, delighted the thousands of people who attended on a balmy Sunday, pushing strollers and carrying blankets to spread on the grassy expanse. Susan Page, USA Today, 17 May 2026 The nose is grassy and highly aromatic, with fresh cane juice, lime zest, green banana, white flowers, and light herbal notes. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 Adventurous beachgoers can reach the outer shore by wading through shallow, grassy waters during low tide or by kayak. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for grassy

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of grassy was in the 15th century

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“Grassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grassy. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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