Kentucky bluegrass

noun

Ken·​tucky bluegrass kən-ˈtə-kē- How to pronounce Kentucky bluegrass (audio)
: an Old World pasture and meadow grass (Poa pratensis) naturalized in North America and often used in lawns

called also bluegrass

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Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass have the most active growth during fall, so feeding during September or October means the grass roots will absorb fertilizer well. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025 Mow warm-season grasses at 2 to 3 inches tall and cool-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue, at 3 to 4 inches tall. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025 Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass benefit from autumn attention. Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2025 Interestingly enough, however, a mixture of tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass is sometimes recommended for our part of the world and is even advertised for its modest water requirement. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Kentucky bluegrass

Word History

Etymology

Kentucky, state of U.S.

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Kentucky bluegrass was in 1849

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“Kentucky bluegrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Kentucky%20bluegrass. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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Kentucky bluegrass

noun
Ken·​tucky bluegrass kən-ˌtək-ē- How to pronounce Kentucky bluegrass (audio)
: 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

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