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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What Not to Do Never dump more than 1 inch of fill mix over a grassy area at one time.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
The striking red foliage of Japanese bloodgrass (Imperata cylindrica) has lured thousands of gardeners into planting this noxious grassy groundcover.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Sliced green olives add a complementary brininess, and a sprinkle of parsley finishes the dish with grassy freshness.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
There will be accumulation on grassy surfaces.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
The striking red foliage of Japanese bloodgrass (Imperata cylindrica) has lured thousands of gardeners into planting this noxious grassy groundcover.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Sliced green olives add a complementary brininess, and a sprinkle of parsley finishes the dish with grassy freshness.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
There will be accumulation on grassy surfaces.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Grassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grassy. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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