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

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

Kentucky bluegrass, a notoriously thirsty grass that has become a villain in the eyes of water experts and policy makers, will go dormant without water — but will be primed to bounce back in more auspicious conditions. —John Aguilar, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026

The Steelers play on a Kentucky bluegrass surface at Acrisure Stadium, which the team shares with the University of Pittsburgh. —Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2026

For cool-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass and fescues, the ideal time to fertilize is in the fall. —Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 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