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grassy

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

adjective

grassier, comparative grassiest superlative
  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

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Origin of grassy

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

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It has set up a temporary campus at the grassy Presidio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

Hundreds began running down the grassy embankment on the west side of the Washington monument shouting "Charge!" and temporarily overwhelming security forces.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

The grassy grounds include a pool and an outdoor kitchen.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The grassy hills around the building that slope at the ideal angle for children to roll down like logs — those had to stay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Everyone was allowed to play games there, or have picnics in the grassy parts, or hike in the woods.

From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon

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