Grass

/ɡræs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A common type of green plant that grows in areas with sunlight and is often used for lawns, pastures, and parks.

The kids played soccer on the freshly cut grass in the park.

Any plant belonging to the family Poaceae, which includes species that are used for fodder, turf, and other purposes.

Cows grazed on the nutrient-rich grass in the field.

verb

To cover (an area) with grass or to plant grass.

They decided to grass the bare patches of their garden.

To inform on someone, especially in a negative context (British slang).

He was worried that someone would grass him up to the police.

Middle English 'grasse', from Old English 'græs'; related to Dutch 'gras' and German 'Gras'.

grass is greener on the other side

The idea that others' situations seem better than one's own.

make the grass grow

To encourage something to flourish, often used in a metaphorical sense.

can't see the grass for the trees

To be so focused on minor details that you miss the bigger picture.

lawn

An area of ground covered with grass, often maintained for aesthetic or recreational purposes.

meadow

A field of grassland, often wild and filled with wildflowers.

pasture

Land covered with grass suitable for animals to graze.

Cannabis or marijuana.

He rolled a joint of grass for the party.

To inform on someone, especially regarding illegal activities.

He was afraid to talk because he didn't want to grass on his friends.