turfgrass

noun

turf·​grass ˈtərf-ˌgras How to pronounce turfgrass (audio)
: any of various grasses (such as Kentucky bluegrass or perennial ryegrass) grown to form turf

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Mowing is an effective method for controlling stinging nettle growing in turfgrass or meadow settings. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024 Mow to the proper height for your type of turfgrass. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2024 Grass Gains Oklahoma State turfgrass professor Dennis Martin likes to see his natural grass plots getting torn up on TV, clumps flying in the air or sticking to players. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Sep. 2024 Clint Waltz, PhD, is a turfgrass extension specialist at the University of Georgia. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turfgrass 

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of turfgrass was in 1962

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“Turfgrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turfgrass. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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