Bermuda grass

noun

variants or bermudagrass
(ˌ)bər-ˈmyü-də-ˈgras How to pronounce Bermuda grass (audio)
especially Southern -ˈmü-də-
plural Bermuda grasses or bermudagrasses
: a creeping stoloniferous southern European grass (Cynodon dactylon) often used as a lawn and pasture grass

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The last of those happened Sunday at MetLife Stadium, where the Final between Argentina and Spain was decided on a field sodded with North Carolina Bermuda grass. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 For example, MetLife Stadium uses Bermuda grass, which neither Rabiot nor Deschamps will be as familiar with in their experience of European football. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 July 2026 However, homeowners in the North have a different perspective on Bermuda grass. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 The stadium features a Bermuda grass field that was trucked in from South Texas in February. — Cal Phillips updated July 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for Bermuda grass

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First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Bermuda grass was in 1803

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Bermuda grass

noun
Ber·​mu·​da grass
bər-ˈmyüd-ə-
: a trailing grass that is native to Europe and is used for lawns and pasture especially in the southern U.S.

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