the turf
noun
: the sport or business of horse racing
—often used as turf before another noun
turf writers/races
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When lawns were common in Southern California, Marathon grass was the turf of choice.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Tight end Luke Lindenmeyer saved the most memorable moment for the end, proposing on the turf to his girlfriend, a member of the Scarlets dance squad.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Kelce’s right shoulder struck Worthy’s, sending the 165-pound receiver sprawling to the turf in pain.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
The Gophers’ tailback grabbed his hamstring after awkwardly falling to the turf.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Tight end Luke Lindenmeyer saved the most memorable moment for the end, proposing on the turf to his girlfriend, a member of the Scarlets dance squad.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Kelce’s right shoulder struck Worthy’s, sending the 165-pound receiver sprawling to the turf in pain.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
The Gophers’ tailback grabbed his hamstring after awkwardly falling to the turf.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the turf
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“The turf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20turf. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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