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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Atlanta Botanical Garden Founded in 1976, the Atlanta Botanical Garden spreads over 30 acres adjacent to the grassy sprawl of Piedmont Park, and its footprint includes many lush gardens, walkways, and art installations. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025 The snap shows the pair running hand-in-hand across a grassy field with Lili's red hair — a trait inherited from her dad! — on display. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? Stephanie Petit, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025 Early Friday morning travel impact should be minimal, but Friday morning snow may accumulate to a thin coating on elevated and grassy surfaces. Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024 The day before, at the spot where Captain James Cook first landed in Australia in 1770 — now a national park — a smattering of families sprawled out on grassy knolls and enjoyed a leisurely, sunny afternoon. Victoria Kim, New York Times, 4 Feb. 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 6 Mar. 2025.

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