turfgrass
noun
turf·grass
ˈtərf-ˌgras 
: any of various grasses (such as Kentucky bluegrass or perennial ryegrass) grown to form turf
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There are several methods for removing existing weeds or turfgrass; each has its pros and cons.
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Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 8 July 2025
Schiavon pointed to research showing that runoff from synthetic turfgrass carries contaminants like zinc.
—Riya Sharma, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025
Marco Schiavon, a turfgrass scientist at the University of Florida, worries about the heat synthetic turf generates.
—Riya Sharma, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025
Because a scalped turfgrass is a stressed turfgrass that then requires even more water to be healthy.
—Claire Marks, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 8 July 2025
Schiavon pointed to research showing that runoff from synthetic turfgrass carries contaminants like zinc.
—Riya Sharma, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025
Marco Schiavon, a turfgrass scientist at the University of Florida, worries about the heat synthetic turf generates.
—Riya Sharma, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025
Because a scalped turfgrass is a stressed turfgrass that then requires even more water to be healthy.
—Claire Marks, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for turfgrass
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“Turfgrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turfgrass. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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