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

For Vancouver, the ryegrass takes center stage, better suited to the Vancouver climate (southern stadiums may go heavier in Kentucky bluegrass). —Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

Kentucky Bluegrass Poa pratensis Cool-season Kentucky bluegrass can be found in the cooler parts of the Upper and Middle South. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 11 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

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

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