Kentucky bluegrass

noun

Ken·​tucky bluegrass kən-ˈtə-kē- 

: an Old World pasture and meadow grass (Poa pratensis) naturalized in North America and often used in lawns

called also bluegrass

Examples of Kentucky bluegrass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For cool-season grasses such as fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass, the ideal time for slit-seeding is early autumn, as these grasses are most active during the winter and early spring months. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026

The Steelers play on a Kentucky bluegrass surface at Acrisure Stadium, which the team shares with the University of Pittsburgh. —Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2026

For cool-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass and fescues, the ideal time to fertilize is in the fall. —Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 Mar. 2026

The turf has long consisted of Kentucky bluegrass, but as part of a new mandate from the NFL aimed at improving player safety, the Steelers will be installing Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass. —Mike Darnay, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Kentucky, state of U.S.

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Kentucky bluegrass

• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• chagas
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass
• impasse

Kids Definition

Kentucky bluegrass

noun

Ken·​tucky bluegrass kən-ˌtək-ē- 

: a pasture, lawn, and meadow grass that has tall stalks and slender bright green leaves and is native to Europe but is widely grown in North America