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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Despite the region’s rich history in bluegrass music, the young Ferrell spent her time exploring her mom’s collection of cassettes from ’90s acts like 10,000 Maniacs and Tracy Chapman.
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
The Brevard Music Center Summer Festival takes place from June to mid-August every year, and the lineup features a wide range of performances—from opera and bluegrass to jazz and chamber music.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Joining the ranks with Queen Bey among top Grammy honorees are artists across all genres — from classical and bluegrass to rap and R&B — including the late Quincy Jones, Alison Krauss, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z and more.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Some weeds such as rescue grass and annual bluegrass produce an attractive winter lawn if they are mowed on a regular basis.
—Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
The Brevard Music Center Summer Festival takes place from June to mid-August every year, and the lineup features a wide range of performances—from opera and bluegrass to jazz and chamber music.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Joining the ranks with Queen Bey among top Grammy honorees are artists across all genres — from classical and bluegrass to rap and R&B — including the late Quincy Jones, Alison Krauss, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z and more.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Some weeds such as rescue grass and annual bluegrass produce an attractive winter lawn if they are mowed on a regular basis.
—Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Bluegrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluegrass. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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