grass

[ gras, grahs ]

/ græs, grɑs /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR grass ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

any plant of the family Gramineae, having jointed stems, sheathing leaves, and seedlike grains.Compare grass family.

such plants collectively, as when cultivated in lawns or used as pasture for grazing animals or cut and dried as hay.

the grass-covered ground.

pasture: Half the farm is grass.

Slang. marijuana.

grasses, stalks or sprays of grass: filled with dried grasses.

the season of the new growth of grass.

verb (used with object)

to cover with grass or turf.

to feed with growing grass; pasture.

to lay (something) on the grass, as for the purpose of bleaching.

verb (used without object)

to feed on growing grass; graze.

to produce grass; become covered with grass.

Idioms for grass

go to grass, to retire from one's occupation or profession: Many executives lack a sense of purpose after they have gone to grass.

let the grass grow under one's feet, to delay action, progress, etc.; become slack in one's efforts.

Origin of grass

before 900; Middle English gras,Old English græs; cognate with Dutch, German, Old Norse, Gothic gras; akin to grow, green

OTHER WORDS FROM grass

grassless, adjectivegrasslike, adjectivegrassward, grasswards, adverb, adjectiveun·der·grass, noun

un·grassed, adjective

Words nearby grass

grasp, grasp at straws, grasp (clutch) at straws, grasping, grasp reflex, grass, grass box, grass carp, grass cloth, grass court, grasscutter

Definition for grass (2 of 2)

Grass

[ grahs; German grahs ]

/ grɑs; German grɑs /

noun

Gün·ter (Wil·helm)

[goon-ter -wil-helm; German gyn-tuhr -vil-helm], /ˈgʊn tər ˈwɪl hɛlm; German ˈgün tər ˈvɪl hɛlm/, 1927–2015, German novelist, poet, and playwright.

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Example sentences from the Web for grass

They’ve even swapped out rubber mats for artificial grass and managed to have enough space to properly separate stations for social distancing.
Clean, Lean, Mean Machines: 5 Super COVID-Safe Gyms|Joshua Eferighe|August 28, 2020|Ozy
Remnants of the oldest known grass bedding, discovered in South Africa’s Border Cave, lay on the ashes of previously burned bedding, say archaeologist Lyn Wadley of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and her colleagues.
The oldest known grass beds from 200,000 years ago included insect repellents|Bruce Bower|August 13, 2020|Science News
At the same time, he says, mussels provide nutrients that help the grasses grow.
For teens, big problems may lead to meaningful research|Carolyn Wilke|July 28, 2020|Science News For Students
We sit with her apart from one another in the grass of her apartment complex.
I Tried to Cut Out the Distance in Distance Learning – Here’s What Happened|Thomas Courtney|July 13, 2020|Voice of San Diego

Prairies make a good place to live because they’ve got lots of soil, which the grass keeps from washing away.
Scientists Say: Prairie|Bethany Brookshire|July 13, 2020|Science News For Students
Thus far, the most talked-about Green Friday hotspot is Denver dispensary the Grass Station.
Colorado Weed Dispensaries Celebrate ‘Green Friday’|Abby Haglage|November 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But in New York City, a metropolis with an abundance of concrete and very few fields of grass, a far more subtle display appears.
How the Circus Got a Social Conscience|Justin Jones|November 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We sat on the grass, in the hot twilight, watching the fireworks burst in patriotic showers of light over Independence.
Those Kansas City Blues: A Family History|Katie Baker|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The car went into the grass hard and fast, and we ended up flipping eight times.
Miles Teller’s Movie Star Moment: From the Brink of Death to ‘Whiplash’|Marlow Stern|October 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then there was a little girl on the grass with her legs spread.
Will the Vatican Finally Hold This Kansas City Bishop Accountable?|Barbie Latza Nadeau|October 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mr. Langer nodded more decisively than before and plucked a second blade of grass.
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High|Leslie W. Quirk
Here, if Man is to maintain himself at all, he must be master of tame animals which can eat the grass, and in turn sustain him.
The Unity of Civilization|Various
I placed it on the grass some distance away, while the Emperor followed me, utterly astounded at the discovery.
The Secrets of Potsdam|William Le Queux
We sat down on the grass, and, as may be supposed, had a long yarn together.
Charley Laurel|W. H. G. Kingston
Now, my beauty, don't spare the grass because it's Government property, and don't go far away.
Colonial Born|G. Firth Scott

British Dictionary definitions for grass (1 of 2)

grass

/ (ɡrɑːs) /

noun

any monocotyledonous plant of the family Poaceae (formerly Gramineae), having jointed stems sheathed by long narrow leaves, flowers in spikes, and seedlike fruits. The family includes cereals, bamboo, etc

such plants collectively, in a lawn, meadow, etcRelated adjectives: gramineous, verdant

any similar plant, such as knotgrass, deergrass, or scurvy grass

ground on which such plants grow; a lawn, field, etc

ground on which animals are grazed; pasture

a slang word for marijuana

British slang a person who informs, esp on criminals

short for sparrowgrass

get off the grass NZ informal an exclamation of disbelief

let the grass grow under one's feet to squander time or opportunity

put out to grass

to retire (a racehorse)
informal to retire (a person)

verb

to cover or become covered with grass

to feed or be fed with grass

(tr) to spread (cloth) out on grass for drying or bleaching in the sun

(tr) sport to knock or bring down (an opponent)

(tr) to shoot down (a bird)

(tr) to land (a fish) on a river bank

(intr usually foll by on) British slang to inform, esp to the police

Derived forms of grass

grassless, adjectivegrasslike, adjective

Word Origin for grass

Old English græs; related to Old Norse, Gothic, Old High German gras, Middle High German gruose sap

British Dictionary definitions for grass (2 of 2)

Grass

/ (German ɡras) /

noun

Günter (Wilhelm) (ˈɡyntər). born 1927, German novelist, dramatist, and poet. His novels include The Tin Drum (1959), Dog Years (1963), The Rat (1986), Crabwalk (2002), and Peeling the Onion (2007). Nobel prize for literature 1999

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

Idioms and Phrases with grass

grass

In addition to the idioms beginning with grass

grass is always greener on the other side, the
grass widow

also see:

don't let the grass grow under one's feet
put out to grass
snake in the grass

Scientific definitions for grass

grass

[ grăs ]

Any of a large family (Gramineae or Poaceae) of monocotyledonous plants having narrow leaves, hollow stems, and clusters of very small, usually wind-pollinated flowers. Grasses include many varieties of plants grown for food, fodder, and ground cover. Wheat, maize, sugar cane, and bamboo are grasses. See more at leaf.

单词	grass
释义	grass [ gras, grahs ] / græs, grɑs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR grass ON THESAURUS.COM noun any plant of the family Gramineae, having jointed stems, sheathing leaves, and seedlike grains.Compare grass family. such plants collectively, as when cultivated in lawns or used as pasture for grazing animals or cut and dried as hay. the grass-covered ground. pasture: Half the farm is grass. Slang. marijuana. grasses, stalks or sprays of grass: filled with dried grasses. the season of the new growth of grass. verb (used with object) to cover with grass or turf. to feed with growing grass; pasture. to lay (something) on the grass, as for the purpose of bleaching. verb (used without object) to feed on growing grass; graze. to produce grass; become covered with grass. Idioms for grass go to grass, to retire from one's occupation or profession: Many executives lack a sense of purpose after they have gone to grass. let the grass grow under one's feet, to delay action, progress, etc.; become slack in one's efforts. Origin of grass before 900; Middle English gras,Old English græs; cognate with Dutch, German, Old Norse, Gothic gras; akin to grow, green OTHER WORDS FROM grass grassless, adjectivegrasslike, adjectivegrassward, grasswards, adverb, adjectiveun·der·grass, noun un·grassed, adjective Words nearby grass grasp, grasp at straws, grasp (clutch) at straws, grasping, grasp reflex, grass, grass box, grass carp, grass cloth, grass court, grasscutter Definition for grass (2 of 2) Grass [ grahs; German grahs ] / grɑs; German grɑs / noun Gün·ter (Wil·helm) [goon-ter -wil-helm; German gyn-tuhr -vil-helm], /ˈgʊn tər ˈwɪl hɛlm; German ˈgün tər ˈvɪl hɛlm/, 1927–2015, German novelist, poet, and playwright. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for grass They’ve even swapped out rubber mats for artificial grass and managed to have enough space to properly separate stations for social distancing. Clean, Lean, Mean Machines: 5 Super COVID-Safe Gyms\|Joshua Eferighe\|August 28, 2020\|Ozy Remnants of the oldest known grass bedding, discovered in South Africa’s Border Cave, lay on the ashes of previously burned bedding, say archaeologist Lyn Wadley of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and her colleagues. The oldest known grass beds from 200,000 years ago included insect repellents\|Bruce Bower\|August 13, 2020\|Science News At the same time, he says, mussels provide nutrients that help the grasses grow. For teens, big problems may lead to meaningful research\|Carolyn Wilke\|July 28, 2020\|Science News For Students We sit with her apart from one another in the grass of her apartment complex. I Tried to Cut Out the Distance in Distance Learning – Here’s What Happened\|Thomas Courtney\|July 13, 2020\|Voice of San Diego Prairies make a good place to live because they’ve got lots of soil, which the grass keeps from washing away. Scientists Say: Prairie\|Bethany Brookshire\|July 13, 2020\|Science News For Students Thus far, the most talked-about Green Friday hotspot is Denver dispensary the Grass Station. Colorado Weed Dispensaries Celebrate ‘Green Friday’\|Abby Haglage\|November 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But in New York City, a metropolis with an abundance of concrete and very few fields of grass, a far more subtle display appears. How the Circus Got a Social Conscience\|Justin Jones\|November 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST We sat on the grass, in the hot twilight, watching the fireworks burst in patriotic showers of light over Independence. Those Kansas City Blues: A Family History\|Katie Baker\|October 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The car went into the grass hard and fast, and we ended up flipping eight times. Miles Teller’s Movie Star Moment: From the Brink of Death to ‘Whiplash’\|Marlow Stern\|October 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Then there was a little girl on the grass with her legs spread. Will the Vatican Finally Hold This Kansas City Bishop Accountable?\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|October 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Mr. Langer nodded more decisively than before and plucked a second blade of grass. The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High\|Leslie W. Quirk Here, if Man is to maintain himself at all, he must be master of tame animals which can eat the grass, and in turn sustain him. The Unity of Civilization\|Various I placed it on the grass some distance away, while the Emperor followed me, utterly astounded at the discovery. The Secrets of Potsdam\|William Le Queux We sat down on the grass, and, as may be supposed, had a long yarn together. Charley Laurel\|W. H. G. Kingston Now, my beauty, don't spare the grass because it's Government property, and don't go far away. Colonial Born\|G. Firth Scott British Dictionary definitions for grass (1 of 2) grass / (ɡrɑːs) / noun any monocotyledonous plant of the family Poaceae (formerly Gramineae), having jointed stems sheathed by long narrow leaves, flowers in spikes, and seedlike fruits. The family includes cereals, bamboo, etc such plants collectively, in a lawn, meadow, etcRelated adjectives: gramineous, verdant any similar plant, such as knotgrass, deergrass, or scurvy grass ground on which such plants grow; a lawn, field, etc ground on which animals are grazed; pasture a slang word for marijuana British slang a person who informs, esp on criminals short for sparrowgrass get off the grass NZ informal an exclamation of disbelief let the grass grow under one's feet to squander time or opportunity put out to grass to retire (a racehorse) informal to retire (a person) verb to cover or become covered with grass to feed or be fed with grass (tr) to spread (cloth) out on grass for drying or bleaching in the sun (tr) sport to knock or bring down (an opponent) (tr) to shoot down (a bird) (tr) to land (a fish) on a river bank (intr usually foll by on) British slang to inform, esp to the police See also grass up Derived forms of grass grassless, adjectivegrasslike, adjective Word Origin for grass Old English græs; related to Old Norse, Gothic, Old High German gras, Middle High German gruose sap British Dictionary definitions for grass (2 of 2) Grass / (German ɡras) / noun Günter (Wilhelm) (ˈɡyntər). born 1927, German novelist, dramatist, and poet. His novels include The Tin Drum (1959), Dog Years (1963), The Rat (1986), Crabwalk (2002), and Peeling the Onion (2007). Nobel prize for literature 1999 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 Idioms and Phrases with grass grass In addition to the idioms beginning with grass grass is always greener on the other side, the grass widow also see: don't let the grass grow under one's feet put out to grass snake in the grass The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to grass meadow, hay, pasture, turf, sod, barley, verdure, grama Scientific definitions for grass grass [ grăs ] Any of a large family (Gramineae or Poaceae) of monocotyledonous plants having narrow leaves, hollow stems, and clusters of very small, usually wind-pollinated flowers. Grasses include many varieties of plants grown for food, fodder, and ground cover. Wheat, maize, sugar cane, and bamboo are grasses. See more at leaf. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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grass

noun

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

Idioms for grass

Origin of grass

OTHER WORDS FROM grass

Words nearby grass

Definition for grass (2 of 2)

noun

Example sentences from the Web for grass

British Dictionary definitions for grass (1 of 2)

noun

verb

Derived forms of grass

Word Origin for grass

British Dictionary definitions for grass (2 of 2)

noun

Idioms and Phrases with grass

Words related to grass

Scientific definitions for grass