the turf
noun
: the sport or business of horse racing
—often used as turf before another noun
turf writers/races
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Taty Castellanos stood still as if rooted to the turf, looking high into the away end.
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Following Mullins’ solo shot, the catcher launched Janson Junk's fastball into right center, but the hit ricocheted off the Tropicana Field catwalk and fell to the turf for a ground-rule double.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
Swatches of the turf measuring 6 inches by 4 inches are available for $40 and arrive with digital certificate of authenticity from Boise State.
—Shaun Goodwin
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
Maintaining the lawn is key to reducing clover, a hardy and resilient plant, from cropping up and keeping the turf the right height.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Following Mullins’ solo shot, the catcher launched Janson Junk's fastball into right center, but the hit ricocheted off the Tropicana Field catwalk and fell to the turf for a ground-rule double.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
Swatches of the turf measuring 6 inches by 4 inches are available for $40 and arrive with digital certificate of authenticity from Boise State.
—Shaun Goodwin
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
Maintaining the lawn is key to reducing clover, a hardy and resilient plant, from cropping up and keeping the turf the right height.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
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 21 May. 2026.
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