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turf

Pronunciation: [tɜrf]

Word

Learn how to use turf in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “sports”

(noun) Turf is a special kind of grass used in sports fields, like soccer or football fields. It makes the ground soft and nice for playing games.

Example

The soccer game was held on new turf that was soft and green.

Example

They had to cancel the game because the turf was too muddy to play on.

Example

Is the turf at our school field ready for the game?

Context: “land”

(noun) Turf can also mean the ground covered with grass. It is the top layer of the soil where grass grows.

Example

The backyard has lovely green turf that feels soft when you walk on it.

Example

The old turf in the garden was dry and full of weeds.

Example

What can we do to make our turf healthy again?

Context: “territory”

(noun) Turf can also mean a person's area or territory. It is where someone feels they belong or have control, like a neighborhood or a place where they feel secure.

Example

He takes pride in his turf and keeps it clean and safe.

Example

She didn't like it when others came into her turf without asking.

Example

Do you think we should respect everyone’s turf in the park?

Context: “care for land”

(verb) To turf means to cover an area with grass or sod. It's like laying down new grass to make a place look nice.

Example

They decided to turf the bare patches of the lawn to make it look better.

Example

He regretted not turfing the area before the rainy season started.

Example

How long does it take to turf a whole soccer field?

How to pronounce turf

Pronunciation: [tɜrf]

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