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Definition of seagrass
seagrass
/ˈsiː.ɡræs/
sea · grass
Plural:seagrasses
seagrass Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
Any of various submerged marine flowering plants of the order Alismatales (such as eelgrass and turtlegrass) that have long, ribbon-like leaves and grow in dense underwater meadows in shallow coastal waters.
Example
"Shallow meadows of seagrass provide essential nursery habitats for young fish and feeding grounds for green sea turtles."
2
The dried, woven fibers of marine or marsh grasses, used as a durable material for making baskets, rugs, and furniture.
Example
"They placed a woven seagrass rug in the entryway to handle heavy foot traffic."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seagrass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seagrass