turfy

[ tur-fee ]

adjective

, turf·i·er, turf·i·est.

1. covered with or consisting of grassy turf.
2. resembling turf; turflike.
3. of the nature of or abounding in peat.
4. of, relating to, or characteristic of horse racing.

turfy

/ ˈtɜːfɪ /

adjective

1. of, covered with, or resembling turf
2. relating to or characteristic of horse racing or persons connected with it

Derived Forms

• ˈturfiness, noun

Other Words From

• turfi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of turfy¹

First recorded in 1545–55; turf + -y ¹

Example Sentences

We passed together through the Bois de Boulogne, now amidst tall, green forests, now along the turfy shores of mirror-like lakes.

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Many a gentle slope spread, as it were, a turfy apron in which reposed a little pool or lakelet.

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Behind them a galloping horse drew near, softly pattering along the turfy road.

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To be shaken out, and fresh potted in equal parts of turfy loam and heath soil and a little sand.

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Fill pots with pieces of turfy peat the size of Walnuts, and peg them altogether until they form a cone above the pot.

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Related Words

• carpeted
• lush
• verdant