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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

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Multiple patios are for enjoying the view, and a grassy lawn slopes down to the water, where residents can partake in rowing or catch-and-release fishing. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025 After the officer lost sight of Kneeland's car, per the outlet's report, the NFL player's car allegedly hit a truck and crashed in a grassy area near Dallas Parkway and Warren Parkway, where Kneeland allegedly fled on foot. Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025 By the time warm-season grasses germinate in late spring, annual grassy weeds have taken hold and outcompete the young seedlings. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025 Take your typical yoga session to a grassy field filled with wildflowers. Paul Nicolaus, Outside, 22 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grassy

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 3 Dec. 2025.

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