fescue

noun

fes·​cue ˈfe-(ˌ)skyü 

1

: a small pointer (such as a stick) used to point out letters to children learning to read

2

: any of a genus (Festuca) of tufted perennial grasses with panicled spikelets

Examples of fescue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those areas have been replaced by native fescue grasses that should improve the habitat for wildlife as well as creating dramatic vistas across the property. —Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

Cool-season types of grass such as Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue, and perennial ryegrass grow best between 65 and 80°F. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025

Copley’s landscape design includes a dry creek bed, drip irrigation, blue fescue grass, and a variety of colorful plants like orange kangaroo paw, purple salvia, and red autumn sage. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025

Sedges also need not be mowed as intensively as fescue or Kentucky bluegrass. —Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English festu stalk, straw, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin festucum, from Latin festuca

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fescue

• fescue foot
• meadow fescue
• red fescue
• sheep fescue
• tall fescue

Rhymes for fescue

• blew
• blue
• boo
• brew
• chew
• chou
• clue
• coo
• coup
• crew
• cue
• dew

Kids Definition

fescue

noun

fes·​cue ˈfes-(ˌ)kyü 

: a tufted perennial grass