grassier; grassiest
1
a
: covered or abounding with grass
grassy lawns
b
: having a flavor or odor of grass
grassy tea
wine with a grassy bouquet
2
: resembling grass especially in color

Examples of grassy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Our favorite part is that the drops are flavorless with no grassy aftertaste. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 There is a large grassy space to spread out a blanket or lawn chairs and plenty of food truck options for dinner and beverages. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 27 Mar. 2024 But staging a festival in a grassy Del Mar sports field with almost no infrastructure was a challenge, logistically and financially. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024 Green tea kombucha has a light, grassy flavor while the black tea version has a stronger and bolder taste. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 Aaron said the plane was coming from the north to the south, landing in a grassy median along I-40 just behind the Costco store on Charlotte Pike. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Mar. 2024 The snow has accumulated lightly on grassy surfaces from Montgomery and Fairfax counties to the north and west, with slushy roads in Frederick, Carroll, Loudoun and northern Fauquier counties. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2024 Tracing the northeastern edge of Japan’s main island of Honshu is a pathway stretching more than 620 miles through pristine beaches, elevated clifftops, enchanting forests, and grassy meadows. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2024 An image accompanying the tweet shows the futuristic electric vehicle lifted onto the grassy elevated cement outside the hotel. Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of grassy was in the 15th century

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“Grassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grassy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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