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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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Dayton Interim Chief of Police Shane Burleigh told the Star-Telegram that the monks had been walking along the grassy area next to the highway and on the shoulder. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Dec. 2025 Mourners, many of them teary-eyed, gently laid white lilies in a circle in a grassy spot that had once been a sitting area for the estate’s residents. Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025 The two were invited by Blue Cross to relocate the 30-minute picket — which featured a brief but coordinated step-tap dance number — from a grassy easement. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 3 Dec. 2025 Designer Leo Estévez was captivated by the lustrous leather flavor, while senior editor Joe Sevier was impressed with the grassy, floral flavors woven into the sweet cinnamon aroma. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 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 8 Dec. 2025.

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