bluegrass
noun
blue·grass
ˈblü-ˌgras 
1
: any of several grasses (genus Poa) of which some have bluish-green culms
especially
: kentucky bluegrass
2
[from the Blue Grass Boys, performing group, from Bluegrass state, nickname of Kentucky]
: country music characterized by the use of unamplified stringed instruments (such as banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin), by free improvisation, and by close usually high-pitched harmony
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But replacing him with bluegrass superstar Strings opens up this concert to new audience.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Feb. 2025
The water savings will come from replacing some of the bluegrass in the city with plants known to attract pollinating insects like bees and butterflies, said Emily Gedeon, a spokesperson for the city’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency.
—Elliott Wenzler, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025
Grammy-winning country, bluegrass, rock legends Alison Krauss & Union Station play Nashville's Ascend Amphitheater on Aug. 22, 2025.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2024
Eight bands, ranging from bluegrass and country to rockabilly and folk, will perform favorites from the Man in Black.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Feb. 2025
The water savings will come from replacing some of the bluegrass in the city with plants known to attract pollinating insects like bees and butterflies, said Emily Gedeon, a spokesperson for the city’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency.
—Elliott Wenzler, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025
Grammy-winning country, bluegrass, rock legends Alison Krauss & Union Station play Nashville's Ascend Amphitheater on Aug. 22, 2025.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2024
Eight bands, ranging from bluegrass and country to rockabilly and folk, will perform favorites from the Man in Black.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Bluegrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluegrass. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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bluegrass
noun
blue·grass
-ˌgras
1
: any of several grasses with usually bluish green stems
especially
: Kentucky bluegrass
2
: country music played on a small group of instruments (as banjo, fiddle, and mandolin) with melody or harmony often made up by players during a performance
Geographical Definition
Bluegrass
geographical name
Blue·grass
ˈblü-ˌgras
region of central Kentucky where Kentucky bluegrass abounds that is noted for the breeding of fine horses
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