grassy
gb/ɡɹˈæsi/ us/ɡɹˈæsi/
A2
English
~ 7700
Senses
0 senses
adjective
A2
property
1
covered with or full of grass
Describing a place where a lot of grass grows.
Usage pattern:
a grassy [place]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"the ground has many grass"* instead of using the adjective and saying *"the ground is grassy"* or *"there is a lot of grass on the ground"*. Another mistake is using *"grass"* instead of *"grassy" before a noun, for example *"a grass hill"* instead of *"a grassy hill"*.
Synonyms
green (Often suggests healthy vegetation in general; not always specifically about grass.)
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lush (Emphasizes thick, rich plant growth, sometimes including but not limited to grass.)
Antonyms
barren (Describes land with no plants growing, opposite of land covered with grass.)
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rocky (Describes ground covered mainly with stones rather than plants like grass.)
Collocations
grassy field
|grassy hill
|grassy slope
|grassy bank
|grassy meadow
|grassy area
Themes
nature
|environment
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- We spread a blanket on the grassy hill and watched the sunset.
- The children ran across the grassy field behind the school.
- They chose a shady, grassy spot near the river for their picnic.
- After the rain, the once dry park quickly became green and grassy again.
- A narrow, grassy path led from the house down to the beach.
Learner examples
- They sat on the grassy ground and talked.
- The dog played in the grassy park.
- We walked up a grassy hill to see the town.
- The house has a small, grassy garden.
- Cows were eating in the grassy field.
adjective
B2
property
2
having a grass-like taste or smell
Describing food or drink that tastes or smells a bit like fresh grass.
Usage pattern:
[food/drink] has a grassy taste
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse *"grassy"* with *"graceful"* or think it only describes land. In food and drink, *"grassy"* is positive or neutral and is not the same as *"dirty"* or *"raw"*; it specifically means it reminds you of fresh grass or plants.
Synonyms
herbal (Describes flavors or smells like herbs in general; not limited to grass but often used in a similar way for food and drink.)
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vegetal (Common in wine and coffee descriptions; suggests plant-like flavors, including but not limited to grassy notes.)
Antonyms
fruity (Describes flavors or smells like fruit, often used as a contrasting description in tasting notes.)
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smoky (Describes a burnt-wood or smoke flavor or smell, very different from fresh, plant-like grassy notes.)
Collocations
grassy flavor
|grassy aroma
|grassy smell
|grassy notes
|grassy taste
|grassy character
Themes
food
|senses
|daily life
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- This olive oil has a fresh, grassy flavor that works well on salads.
- Some white wines from this region are known for their bright, grassy aroma.
- The tea was a bit too grassy for my taste, reminding me of freshly cut lawn.
- The chef chose a young, grassy cheese to balance the rich meat.
- Freshly pressed wheatgrass juice has a strong, grassy smell.
Learner examples
- This tea has a light, grassy taste.
- The wine smells a little grassy but very fresh.
- I don’t like this oil; it is too grassy for me.
- The new cheese is soft and slightly grassy.
- The drink has a cold, grassy smell like fresh plants.
Grammar
Dictionary form
grassy
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈæsi/
US/ɡɹˈæsi/
Syllables & stress
grassy (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (grassy)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: grassy
- Comparative: grassier
- Superlative: grassiest
Word family
Forms
grassier
adjective
grassiest
adjective
Core family
grass
noun A1
Related words
grassland
noun
Negative and opposite forms
grassless
adjective
Expressions
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