the turf

noun

: the sport or business of horse racing

—often used as turf before another noun

turf writers/races

Examples of the turf in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pablo belatedly rose from the turf and looked towards the heavens. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Fertilizing in the fall also improves the color of the grass and prepares the turf for strong growth in spring. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026

Reseeding is particularly important in high-traffic areas or patches of the lawn where grubs, heat, or disease have left the turf thin. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026

Tracy took a high hit in the second quarter, remained down on the turf for a while and left the game to be evaluated for a concussion. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the turf

• scurf
• serf
• surf