turfgrass

noun

turf·​grass ˈtərf-ˌgras 

: any of various grasses (such as Kentucky bluegrass or perennial ryegrass) grown to form turf

Examples of turfgrass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bert McCarty, a Clemson University professor of turfgrass science and management, said golfers like how top courses are so different — from incorporating the ocean in places near beaches to relying on inclines in the mountains. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Reasonable covenants requiring native plants, limiting turfgrass and encouraging renewable energy can produce positive changes in neighborhood landscapes. — Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

When replanting a shrub or turfgrass, add compost or aged manure to the area to improve the soil’s fertility, structure, and drainage. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Some species can serve as useful stand-ins for turfgrass in shady, dry, or otherwise challenging locations. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for turfgrass

• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass
• impasse
• jackass