1
: turf sense 1
also
: the grass- and forb-covered surface of the ground
2
: one's native land
Examples of sod in a Sentence
Noun (1)
a sentimental journey back to the old sod
Noun (2)
he's a nasty old sod who never has a nice thing to say about anybody
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Healthy sod has dense, thick growth that challenges dull mower blades.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
Avoid sodding shady areas during summer to prevent rot problems caused by wet weather.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
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Noun
Note that timing may vary slightly when starting your lawn from sod or plugs.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Healthy sod has dense, thick growth that challenges dull mower blades.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Verb
Before reseeding or sodding such areas, drench them with water to wash the salts out of the soil.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
Avoid sodding shady areas during summer to prevent rot problems caused by wet weather.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
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“Sod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sod. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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sod
1 of 2 noun1
a
b
: the grass-covered and herb-covered surface of the ground
2
: one's native land
sod
2 of 2 verb
sodded; sodding
: to cover with sod or turfs
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