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

Haskell says some customers are still buying Kentucky bluegrass, despite restrictions and rising temperatures. —Tori Mason, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026

The main culprit for water managers is Kentucky bluegrass, one of the most popular varieties in the US. —Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026

Grasses that cause symptoms include Bermuda, Johnson, rye and Kentucky bluegrass. —Kenya Hunter, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026

Cool-Season Grasses Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and fescue actively grow during cooler temperatures in winter and early spring. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 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
• chagas
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass
• impasse

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