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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It was later found in a grassy area with the trunk and hood open. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025 Very minor slushy accumulations may occur during the first part of the day, especially across higher terrain and grassy surfaces. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Nov. 2024 Performers swing from lampposts suspended from above as pin-sharp projections turn the stage into city streets followed by a marble floor, a grassy landscape with autumn leaves blowing in the wind and an ocean which ripples. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The filing alleges officers found two beers in Huger’s Maserati, which was off the road in a grassy area with its airbags deployed. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 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 19 Jan. 2025.

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