artificial turf

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Which raises a key nuance in the debate between grass and artificial turf -- typically referred to by players as simply "turf."

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

By contrast, artificial turf is "like running on concrete," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Their matches in Dallas and Boston - where Scotland play twice - will be on a temporary grass surface, as they normally operate with artificial turf.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

While groundskeepers in Europe can pamper pitches until they look like Augusta National, all of the U.S. stadiums hosting World Cup matches are designed for American football, which typically features artificial turf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2025

The light, falling on the held accentuated the colors—the green of the artificial turf, the red of the seats like a luscious flowerbed.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger