1. a type of grass commonly used for lawns, pastures, and erosion control

Examples

• The golf course was planted with tall fescue for its durability.
• Farmers often choose fescue for cattle grazing because it grows well in poor soil.
• The landscaper recommended fine fescue for the shaded areas of the yard.
• Red fescue is drought-tolerant and requires less watering than other grasses.
• The hillside was seeded with fescue to prevent erosion.
• Many homeowners prefer fescue lawns because they need less maintenance.