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grassy

American  
[gras-ee, grah-see] / ˈgræs i, ˈgrɑ si /

adjective

grassier, grassiest

  1. covered with grass.

  2. of, like, or pertaining to grass; grasslike.

  3. of the color of grass.

    grassy green.
grassy British  
/ ˈɡrɑːsɪ /

adjective

  1. covered with, containing, or resembling grass

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • grassiness noun
  • ungrassy adjective

Etymology

Origin of grassy

First recorded in 1505–15; grass + -y 1

Example Sentences

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The dill should read bright and grassy, a little unruly.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Beyond the museum, the grassy hills rimming the building will also be expanded and extended because Angelenos—children and adults—have a beloved tradition of rolling down them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

The Animal Rescue Mission in Corona posted a video on social media Tuesday of three people using catch poles to try to restrain a dog in a grassy area.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Josh Tongue bagged 5-45 on a grassy wicket in overcast conditions as the hosts collapsed, with Michael Neser top-scoring on 35.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

Now there’s a grassy field in its place where kids go play.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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