eelgrass

noun

eel·​grass ˈēl-ˌgras 

1

: a submerged long-leaved monocotyledonous marine plant (Zostera marina) that is found especially in coastal temperate waters and whose dried stems and leaves are used especially as packing material in woven goods

2

: tape grass

Examples of eelgrass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is part of a larger effort to revitalize the lagoon to buffer against sea level rise and increase habitat for endangered wildlife such as California least terns and a more recent visitor, Eastern Pacific green sea turtles that feed on the lagoon’s eelgrass. —Jeff Regan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025

This capability is particularly useful for studying critical environments like eelgrass beds, which support marine biodiversity. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025

The effort to better understand Florida’s sea cows is featured in episode 11 of this show, which airs on CBS April 26 and includes a segment on eelgrass planting in Crystal River. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025

This is where the creek empties, where the speck spook in the eelgrass. —Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for eelgrass

• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• chagas
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass
• impasse
• jackass

Kids Definition

eelgrass

noun

eel·​grass ˈē(ə)l-ˌgras 

: a saltwater plant that is a monocotyledon and has long ribbonlike leaves