noun
bluegrass
Bluegrass (noun) means a type of grass with a bluish-green colour, common in lawns and pastures. Example: “Kentucky bluegrass is a popular choice for home lawns.”
noun
1
A type of grass with a bluish-green colour, common in lawns and pastures.
"Kentucky bluegrass is a popular choice for home lawns."
2
A style of American folk and country music played on acoustic instruments like the banjo, fiddle, and mandolin, without drums or electric instruments.
"The festival lineup was packed with bluegrass bands playing banjo and fiddle."
How to use bluegrass
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the grass species, or the acoustic country music genre named after it.
Common pairings
bluegrass festival
bluegrass band
Kentucky bluegrass
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Word forms
- Plural
- bluegrasses
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Kentucky _____ is a popular choice for home lawns.
Etymology
From "blue" + "grass," named for the bluish tint the grass takes on in late spring.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bluegrass” mean?
The word “bluegrass” means a type of grass with a bluish-green colour, common in lawns and pastures. In plain terms, either the grass species, or the acoustic country music genre named after it.
How do you use “bluegrass” in a sentence?
Here is “bluegrass” used in a sentence: “Kentucky bluegrass is a popular choice for home lawns.”
What part of speech is “bluegrass”?
“Bluegrass” is a noun.
How many meanings does “bluegrass” have?
“Bluegrass” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a type of grass with a bluish-green colour, common in lawns and pastures.
