turfgrass

noun

turf·​grass ˈtərf-ˌgras 

: any of various grasses (such as Kentucky bluegrass or perennial ryegrass) grown to form turf

Examples of turfgrass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Because this perennial forms mats and sends out runners, a clover lawn makes a great alternative to conventional turfgrass. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025

The active growth period for these two classes of turfgrass differs significantly. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025

Soil samples collected for turf should be collected to a depth of 3-4 inches, since most turfgrass roots are concentrated in the top 4 inches of soil. —Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025

Jason Kruse, an associate professor of turfgrass science at the University of Florida, said fake grass takes an area that would’ve been naturally permeable and reduces it’s infiltration potential. —August 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for turfgrass

• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• chagas
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass
• impasse