adj
Uncommon
grassy
GRAH-see
Grassy (adj) means Covered with grass, or having the qualities of grass. Example: “They spread a blanket on a grassy hill for the picnic.”
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Covered with grass, or having the qualities of grass.
"The track was stony with a grassy camber up the middle."
— Liam McIlvanney, The Heretic (2022)
"However, spider enthusiasts sometimes flock to the grassy region in hopes of spotting a tarantula or capturing one to keep as a pet."
— Dylan Miettinen, Is that love in the air? Thousands of tarantulas to descend on southeast Colorado in search of mates (2019)
"We threw his grassy shorts straight into the washing machine."
"They spread a blanket on a grassy hill for the picnic."
"The wine had a fresh, grassy taste."
How to use grassy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCovered in grass, or tasting/smelling like fresh grass.
Common pairings
a grassy field
grassy hill
grassy scent
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Word forms
- Comparative
- grassier
- Superlative
- grassiest
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They spread a blanket on a _____ hill for the picnic.
Etymology
From grass + -y.
Antonyms
grassless
Rhymes for grassy
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What does “grassy” mean?
The word “grassy” means covered with grass, or having the qualities of grass. In plain terms, covered in grass, or tasting/smelling like fresh grass.
How do you pronounce “grassy”?
“Grassy” is pronounced GRAH-see (/ˈɡɹæsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “grassy” in a sentence?
Here is “grassy” used in a sentence: “They spread a blanket on a grassy hill for the picnic.”
What part of speech is “grassy”?
“Grassy” is an adjective.
Is “grassy” a common word?
“Grassy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
