cheatgrass
noun
cheat·​grass
| \ ˈchēt-ˌgras
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Definition of cheatgrass
: an annual weedy Eurasian bromegrass (Bromus tectorum) naturalized in North America
Examples of cheatgrass in a Sentence
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Sage grouse habitats are being infiltrated by cheatgrass, an invasive species that grows thick—unlike native sagebrush, which grows spotty—which can fuel massive wildfires that destroy their homes. — Matt Simon, WIRED, "Why Scientists Turned This Taxidermy Bird Into a Robot," 1 June 2018 Experts say the wildfires have mainly been driven by cheatgrass, an invasive species that relies on fire to spread to new areas while killing the native plants, including sagebrush. — Shane Dixon Kavanaugh, OregonLive.com, "Lake Oswego mother, 12-year-old daughter killed in Christmas Day crash, police say," 26 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cheatgrass.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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