as in home
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
a sentimental journey back to the old sod
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
he's a nasty old sod who never has a nice thing to say about anybody
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sod
James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Grub infestations cause large dead patches where the sod easily lifts off by hand.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
When you are finished removing the sod along the bed edge, a 4- to 6-inch-deep V-shape trench should be visible.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
The space is not likely to open until perhaps mid-July, said Mark Moncey, a San Diego Parks and Recreation area manager who was on-site while the crew installed the sod.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sod
Noun
Long and Scott Farms are longtime growers of sod and produce — such as their trademarked Zellwood Sweet Corn — with no intentions of ditching the industry completely.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Grub infestations cause large dead patches where the sod easily lifts off by hand.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
When you are finished removing the sod along the bed edge, a 4- to 6-inch-deep V-shape trench should be visible.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
The space is not likely to open until perhaps mid-July, said Mark Moncey, a San Diego Parks and Recreation area manager who was on-site while the crew installed the sod.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sod
Cite this Entry
“Sod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sod. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share