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Definition of tallgrass

tallgrass

/ˈtɔːl.ɡræs/
tall · grass
Plural:tallgrasses
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tallgrass Lexical Profile

tallgrass Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

North American Consisting of, relating to, or characterized by tall native prairie grasses.

Example

"The conservation group is working to restore the native tallgrass prairie ecosystem in eastern Kansas."

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• noun

1

North American Any of various tall native grasses of the family Poaceae (such as big bluestem, Indiangrass, and switchgrass) that dominate the eastern prairies of North America and often grow to heights exceeding five feet.

Example

"Stands of golden tallgrass swayed gently in the autumn breeze across the preserve."

2

North American A North American prairie ecosystem dominated by tall native grasses and deep, fertile soils, historically covering large portions of the central Midwest.

Example

"Bison and prairie chickens once thrived throughout the vast expanse of the tallgrass."

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• Nearby Words

tallahassee
tallapoosa
tallboy
tallgrass
tallinn
tallish
tallness

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tallgrass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tallgrass
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