turf

Meanings

• noun

  A piece of land, typically one used for grazing animals or growing grass for sports.

  - "The cows graze on the lush turf."
  - "The soccer team practices on the well-maintained turf."

• noun

  A type of flooring made from grass or other natural materials.

  - "The living room has a beautiful turf floor."
  - "The turf in the garden adds to the natural beauty of the house."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with turf
surf , lurf , durf , wharf

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. turf (Irish) : earth, ground
   

2. turf (Scottish) : a strip of peat or moss used for fuel
   

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Variants

List of all variants of turf that leads to same result
turf , turf war , turf wars , turfier , turfiest , turfs , turfy , turves , turfed , turfing , turf accountant , turf accountants , turf toe , turf toes , turf off , turf out , turf out/off , surf and turf , surf and turfs , the turf , poach on someone's territory , poach on someone's territory/turf , poach on someone's turf

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English trif, truf; akin to trēow (faithful, trustworthy)

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Trivia

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1. Turf was once used as a unit of measurement for land.

2. In ancient Ireland, turf was used as a fuel source for cooking and heating.

3. The world's largest turf roof is located in Finland and covers an area of over 20,000 square meters.

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Related Concepts

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1. lawn: A flat area of short grass, often maintained for aesthetic purposes.

2. golf: A sport played on a course with 18 holes, where the goal is to hit a ball into a series of cups using as few strokes as possible.

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Culture

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Turf has been used for various cultural and historical purposes, such as in ancient Ireland where it was used as fuel, and in Scotland where it was used to construct buildings and for roofing. In modern times, turf has been a significant part of sports culture, particularly in soccer, golf, and American football.

How to Memorize "turf"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, green field with cows grazing on it. This is the image of turf as a piece of land used for grazing animals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'turf' with the image of a soccer field or a golf course.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'turf' is a type of 'ground' used for various purposes.

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