turf

Example Sentences

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Football legend Pele once trod its turf, and international sporting competitions have been held there.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

After the work was completed, they received a $1,596 rebate for removing 798 square feet of turf in the 2,000-square-foot yard.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

It was first worn in the 1880s when Scotland defeated England 6-1 on their home turf, a scoreline that had never been seen before.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Plus, gloves, helmets, elbow guards, leg protectors, arm sleeves, sliding mitts, cleats, turf shoes, the coolest sunglasses, Bruce Bolt batting gloves, fluorescent batting grips, socks, pants, belts and garments known simply as “ice-cream shorts.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Celia was kneeling at the hearth, blowing on the turf.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff