noun / verb
turf
TURF/tɜːrf/
Ground covered with a layer of grass.
A partly rolled strip of turf exposes the rooted soil beneath.
Etymology
The old meaning covered both grassy ground and a slab of sod. The territorial meaning developed through slang uses for someone's working area and for the street or sidewalk.
In context
it's interesting how much of the land area of the United States is covered in turf grass
More examples
- We water the new turf every morning.
- Heavy foot traffic wears down the turf near the goal.
- The crew turfs the bare slope to prevent erosion.
Forms
turf · turfs · turfed · turfing