Definition

A person who is involved in horse racing, either by owning racehorses or by attending races.

Example

The turfman proudly watched his horse compete in the big race.

Conversation

Did you see that turfman at the racetrack yesterday?

Yeah, he seemed really into the races and had some great horses.

I wonder how much he invests in them as a turfman.

Probably a lot! It's a big commitment to own racehorses.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Turfman → The word is formed from "turf" (from Old English *turf*, meaning a layer of earth or sod) and "man" (from Old English *mann*, meaning a person). A turfman is a person associated with or working in the turf industry, particularly in relation to the cultivation or management of grass and soil.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'layer of earth' ('turf') and a 'person' ('man') who works with it — that's what a turfman is.

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