Turf can mean short grass, a piece of grass, a territory, or a type of fuel. Learn the different meanings, synonyms, and examples of turf in British and American English. Definition of turf noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [uncountable, countable] short grass and the surface layer of soil that is held together by its roots; a piece of this that has been cut from the ground and is used especially for making lawns (= the area of grass in a garden) turf definition: area or territory considered one's own. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "artificial turf", "home turf", "come with the turf". Turf is a surface layer of earth with grass and roots, or a piece cut from it. It can also mean a territory, a sport, or a slang term. Learn more about turf and its usage with synonyms and examples.
