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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The grassy backyard unfolds down to the high banks of the river — making an ideal venue for weddings, birthday and anniversary parties, family reunions and other special events. John Turton, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025 Upstairs, the primary bedroom had a walk-in closet and a balcony overlooking the wood patio and grassy backyard. Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025 TikTok @evelynmmartin The dog jumps onto the grassy area, shakes his head with his whole body moving in excitement, and jumps up to greet Martin, showering her with licks and nuzzles before spinning excitedly in a circle. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025 Seas of plastic left on grassy amphitheater lawns. Adam Gardner, Variety, 9 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 2025.

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