bluegrass

noun

blue·​grass ˈblü-ˌgras 

1

: any of several grasses (genus Poa) of which some have bluish-green culms

especially : kentucky bluegrass

2

[from the Blue Grass Boys, performing group, from Bluegrass state, nickname of Kentucky] : country music characterized by the use of unamplified stringed instruments (such as banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin), by free improvisation, and by close usually high-pitched harmony

Examples of bluegrass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As for Bentley, this isn’t the first time he’s shared the stage with Tuttle, the Grammy-winning singer-guitarist who is helping bring bluegrass into the future. —Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024

Opry inductees in recent years have included bluegrass/southern gospel group The Isaacs, bluegrass icon Rhonda Vincent and comedians Henry Cho and Gary Mule Deer. —Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024

One perfect for blues rock, R&B balladry, bluegrass, and one forlorn love banger after another. —Ramon Ramirez, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Oct. 2024

Sample homemade chili, sip some beer and take in the sounds of bluegrass at the annual Cabbagetown Chomp & Stomp. —Kristal Dixon, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bluegrass

• Kentucky bluegrass
• rough bluegrass

Kids Definition

bluegrass

noun

blue·​grass -ˌgras 

1

: any of several grasses with usually bluish green stems

especially : Kentucky bluegrass

2

: country music played on a small group of instruments (as banjo, fiddle, and mandolin) with melody or harmony often made up by players during a performance

Geographical Definition

Bluegrass

geographical name

Blue·​grass ˈblü-ˌgras 

region of central Kentucky where Kentucky bluegrass abounds that is noted for the breeding of fine horses