turfman

noun

turf·​man ˈtərf-mən How to pronounce turfman (audio)
: a devotee of horse racing
especially : a person who owns and races horses

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of turfman was in 1818

Dictionary Entries Near turfman

Cite this Entry

“Turfman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turfman. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

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