beach grass

noun

: any of several tough strongly rooted grasses that grow on exposed sandy shores
especially : any of a genus (Ammophila) of rhizomatous perennials widely planted to bind sandy slopes

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The sand appeared to be a favorite setting for the duo, as footage Pennington shared showed the pair running along the shore together and hanging out in some beach grass. Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024 This is a gorgeous cross-section of a leaf of European beach grass. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beach grass was in 1681

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“Beach grass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beach%20grass. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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beach grass

noun
: any of several tough grasses with strong roots that grow on exposed sandy shores and include some planted to bind the soil on dunes or sandy slopes

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