turf
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🇺🇸
/tɜrf/
🇬🇧
/tɜːf/
grass-covered ground
Etymology
Etymology Information
'turf' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'turf,' where it meant 'a piece of grass-covered ground.'
Historical Evolution
'turf' changed from the Old English word 'turf' and has largely retained its form and meaning in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a piece of grass-covered ground,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the surface layer of land consisting of grass and the earth in which its roots grow.
The gardener laid new turf in the backyard.
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Noun 2
a person's territory or area of expertise.
This is my turf, so I know all the shortcuts.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39