This meaning refers to a surface layer of grass together with the soil attached to its roots.
Workers laid fresh turf in the garden.
The heavy vehicle damaged the turf.
This meaning refers to a grass playing field or the ground used for horse racing and other sports.
The players returned to the turf.
The horse performs well on soft turf.
This informal meaning refers to physical territory or a subject area considered someone's own domain.
The gang defended its turf.
Technology policy is her professional turf.
Usually used as turf out, this mainly British informal meaning refers to removing someone forcefully.
The landlord turfed them out of the apartment.
He was turfed out of the club after the argument.
