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

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Body-camera footage shows the vehicle overturned in the grassy area along I-30. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025 Like most spaces in the attractive abode, the bedrooms spill out to the park-like grounds, which are showcased by a 55-foot-by-21-foot pool surrounded by a grassy lawn and sundeck, along with a separate spa and a marble fire pit. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025 Children ran up and down the grassy slope behind the Capitol as their families protested on James Robertson Parkway. Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025 Many of the kids in the neighborhood played in a small grassy patch next to Lorincz’s home, starting small pickup games and activities in the open land. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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