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

And instead of losing five yards and having Herbert, in a rare show of emotion, slapping the turf in frustration, the Chargers probably would have gotten a fresh set of downs. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Daniels stayed down momentarily, then started to walk to the sideline before going to the turf again. — CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

The 18-year-old, 6-foot-2 receiver hauled in a 5-yard pass on 3rd-and-5 in the first half, having slipped on the turf below, requiring an athletic catch with nearly no mobility. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2026

Reed collapsed to the turf when he was hit by Jets linebacker Demario Davis on the second play of the game. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the turf

• scurf
• serf
• surf