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 slippery field conditions generated headlines as players expressed their displeasure with the turf.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
When Messi fell to the turf in the 94th minute in front of the penalty box, no foul was called, the game resumed, and the tie would stand.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
In the turf wars of Test cricket, his average has been a mediocre 30.72 since 2020.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Fertilizer burn is most common when the turf is fertilized in hot weather or without being watered in.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
When Messi fell to the turf in the 94th minute in front of the penalty box, no foul was called, the game resumed, and the tie would stand.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
In the turf wars of Test cricket, his average has been a mediocre 30.72 since 2020.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Fertilizer burn is most common when the turf is fertilized in hot weather or without being watered in.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
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 12 Jun. 2025.
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