turfed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /tɜːrft/
KK: /tɜrfd/
adjective
Definition
Made from grass or sod, often used to describe a surface or area covered with grass.
Example
The new soccer field was turfed to provide a better playing surface.
Conversation
Have you seen the new turfed field at the park?
Yeah, it looks amazing!
I heard it’s really soft and great for playing sports.
Definitely! I can’t wait to try it out this weekend.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sodded
grassed
lawned
Antonyms
barren
bare
naked
verb
Definition
To remove grass or sod from an area, often to prepare the ground for planting or construction.
Example
The workers turfed the old lawn to make way for a new garden.
Tense Forms
Past: turfed
Past Participle: turfed
Conversation
Did you hear about the party that got turfed last weekend?
Yeah, I saw some posts about it online!
It's crazy how quickly it all happened, right?
Root Explanation
Turfed → The word 'turf' comes from Old English 'turf', meaning a piece of grass-covered soil or sod. The suffix '-ed' indicates a past action or state. Thus, 'turfed' means covered with turf or sod, indicating that an area has been laid with grass or soil.
Memory Tip
Think of 'turf' as a piece of grass-covered soil, and when something is 'turfed', it means it has been covered with that grass.
Visually Confused Words
unturfed
turned
tufted
turd