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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The tiny homes would replace a current parking lot and grassy field adjacent to the existing tiny home village alongside San Vicente Boulevard. Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 Blues-rockers Kaleo will headline the Idaho Botanical Garden’s grassy music destination on Friday, July 10. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026 The indoor tents sit on sandy patches nestled up against the dome walls or tucked away among the tropical foliage, while the outdoor camping areas are spread across grassy lawns. Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026 The flavors are familiar while introducing customers to traditional Asian staples like the pandan surge, which combines the grassy taste of pandan with notes of vanilla and citrus. Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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