Synonyms for turf

Most common

ground · sod · sward · green sward · grass · peat · turfage

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A layer of earth covered with grass; sod.

Related words

Word family

turfage turfdom turfism turf-roof turfy

Phrases

turf out turf ant home turf on the turf turf accountant turf spade

Forms

Plural

turfs → sods, swards, grounds, earths…

Example sentences

• ground In Singapore, it is a crime to spit on the ground.
• sod "Sod off!" he shouted, slamming the door shut.
• grass The notice in the park said, "Keep off the grass."
• peat Peat moss used to be prized as a fuel source.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

sod¹

4 letters

peat¹

5 letters

earth¹, grass¹, sward¹

6 letters

ground¹

7 letters

turfage

9 letters

bailiwick³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (bailiwick³ = 3 syllables).

In other languages

Français

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