grassy

adjective

ˈgra-sē 

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

Multiple people reported hearing gunshots, and police found a pickup truck on a grassy area outside Arlington Highlands. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026

The fire ignited near Little Valley Road and Hubbard Lane before racing across nearby grassy hills and sending a plume of smoke over parts of the East Bay. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

In addition to the anti-ball playing ordinance, the neighbors were accused of violating an ordinance prohibiting structures on sidewalks or grassy strips next to curbs. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

There were grassy agave notes, but tasters also mentioned piney, forest flavors, and hints of aromatic cinnamon. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for grassy

• assay
• bassi
• brassey
• brassy
• cassie
• chassis
• classy
• gassy
• glassy
• lassie
• massy
• sassy