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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Backpacking: The Trinity Alps are a backpacking paradise, with near limitless opportunities to disperse-camp near a roaring waterfall or a grassy meadow. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025 The grassy citrus scent turns washing dishes into a pleasant ritual. Liesel Davis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2025 Even the grassy median alongside the sidewalk was a problem for mine. Ben Coxworth may 20, New Atlas, 20 May 2025 The original plan, initiated by the Washington Square Park Advisory Council, was to close off all four grassy quadrants from September 2025 to spring 2026, making those areas inaccessible to residents for nearly eight months. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.

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