turfgrass
noun
turf·grass ˈtərf-ˌgras 
: any of various grasses (such as Kentucky bluegrass or perennial ryegrass) grown to form turf
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web So do your homework, then visit your local garden center or talk with a state extension office agent to learn more about organic lawn fertilizers that are readily available and effective for turfgrass in your region. 
Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Hoosier homeowners have plenty of options to consider when trying to replace turfgrass with something low-maintenance, and there are plenty of non-standard options, too. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2022 Another area to evaluate is lawn turfgrass that encourages heavy use of fertilizers and herbicides, according to Crowe. Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 May 2022 Half the battle can be removing invasives, unwanted lawn turfgrass and aggressive plants that take over. Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 May 2022 To measure all-important cutting performance, our experts test mowers and tractors on a variety of terrains, from hilly to flat and on many types of turfgrass. Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 29 Apr. 2022 There are about 40 million acres of grass lawns in the United States, while about 500 square miles of turfgrass are planted across the United States each year. Britany Robinson, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2021 Another option that might work more quickly is to plant grasses, not turfgrass, but creeping ones such as mondo grass. oregonlive, 20 Mar. 2022 In general, the garden plants that might benefit from routine fertilization would be turfgrass and edible crops (fruits and vegetables). Miri Talabac, baltimoresun.com, 23 Nov. 2021 See More
Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Hoosier homeowners have plenty of options to consider when trying to replace turfgrass with something low-maintenance, and there are plenty of non-standard options, too. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2022 Another area to evaluate is lawn turfgrass that encourages heavy use of fertilizers and herbicides, according to Crowe. Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 May 2022 Half the battle can be removing invasives, unwanted lawn turfgrass and aggressive plants that take over. Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 May 2022 To measure all-important cutting performance, our experts test mowers and tractors on a variety of terrains, from hilly to flat and on many types of turfgrass. Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 29 Apr. 2022 There are about 40 million acres of grass lawns in the United States, while about 500 square miles of turfgrass are planted across the United States each year. Britany Robinson, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2021 Another option that might work more quickly is to plant grasses, not turfgrass, but creeping ones such as mondo grass. oregonlive, 20 Mar. 2022 In general, the garden plants that might benefit from routine fertilization would be turfgrass and edible crops (fruits and vegetables). Miri Talabac, baltimoresun.com, 23 Nov. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1962, in the meaning defined above