English · Nature & Environment
grass
/ɡrɑːs/
[/ɡrɑːs/]
common green plant
Beginnernoun
Definition
A common green plant with thin leaves that covers fields, gardens, and lawns.
Example
The children rolled happily down the hill, laughing in the soft, cool green grass.
The children rolled happily down the hill, laughing in the soft, cool green grass.
Etymology
From Old English 'graes', related to 'grow' and 'green'.
How & Where It’s Used
One of the most common nature words.