TURF | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Turf

Turf

Definition/Meaning

(noun)

Surface layer of earth with grass and roots, or a specific area of interest.

e.g. The golf course was covered with lush green turf.

(noun)

grass or artificial grass, especially when used as a surface for a sports field;

e.g. There is much debate as to the best kind of turf for playing football.

(noun)

in informal usage, a person's or group's territory that they control and/or call their own, or figuratively, the sphere or area in which someone acts or over which they have influence;

e.g. It is shocking that they would come to our turf and then insult us in this way. This is her turf, so I will ask her what she thinks we should do.

(noun)

the business or sport of horse racing, or the track/racecourse used for horse racing;

e.g. They enjoy placing bets on the turf from time to time.

(verb)

to lay a layer of soil, grass, and densely-packed roots down on the surface of the ground;

e.g. There are plans to turf this plot of land and turn it into a park.