sod
noun
a section cut or torn from the surface of grassland, containing the matted roots of grass.
Example Sentences
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“Yeah, it seems trivial to have members of the National Guard, you know, sodding the National Mall. But you also have to look at this in context,” she said.
From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2025
Michael described himself as a "very awkward, slightly porky, very strange-looking bloke" who walked into his first day of school with a mop of curly hair and wearing "sodding great big window-frame glasses."
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2023
It’s considered a nuisance or a weed when it pops up in luscious suburban lawns, long the bane of gardeners and homeowners sodding, sprinkling and nurturing the greenest of grasses.
From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2018
“We worked on several projects that were funded by Publix, including an herb/vegetable garden for the culinary program, beautification of common grounds and sodding, and landscaping a new yoga/meditation area for the students,” she said.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 6, 2018
“This path must be laid out like a sodding maze,” said Alice.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
