the turf
noun
: the sport or business of horse racing
—often used as turf before another noun
turf writers/races
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The tortoises were all drifting on the turf in more or less the same direction and keeping their backs to the sun—walking into their own shadows, a step, a bite, a step, a bite.
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Kevin Gepford, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
For most homes, a weekly light rinse with a garden hose to remove dust or pollen is usually enough to keep the turf looking fresh.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
In a TikTok shared this weekend, Hudson can be seen standing beside Belichick on the turf, seemingly chatting with him as the players worked on their skills a few feet away.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
As captain Virgil van Dijk wrapped his arms around Alisson in the celebrations after the final whistle, Dominik Szoboszlai dropped to the turf and lay motionless on his chest.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Gepford, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
For most homes, a weekly light rinse with a garden hose to remove dust or pollen is usually enough to keep the turf looking fresh.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
In a TikTok shared this weekend, Hudson can be seen standing beside Belichick on the turf, seemingly chatting with him as the players worked on their skills a few feet away.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
As captain Virgil van Dijk wrapped his arms around Alisson in the celebrations after the final whistle, Dominik Szoboszlai dropped to the turf and lay motionless on his chest.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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“The turf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20turf. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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