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Definition of switchgrass

switchgrass

/ˈswɪtʃˌɡræs/
switch · grass
Plural:switchgrasses
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switchgrass Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A tall, hardy, warm-season perennial grass native to North America, widely used for soil conservation, livestock forage, and as a renewable biomass crop for biofuel production.

Example

"Researchers are studying the genetic traits of switchgrass to improve its efficiency as a sustainable source of ethanol."

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• Rhymes for switchgrass

• Nearby Words

swiss cheese
switch
switchboard
switchgrass
switzerland
sword
sword bean

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'switch' (referring to its tall, flexible, whip-like stems) and 'grass'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Switchgrass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/switchgrass
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