AstroTurf™
noun/ˈæstrəʊtɜːf/
/ˈæstrəʊtɜːrf/
[uncountable]- an artificial surface that looks like grass, for playing sports on
- The outdoor game is now played on AstroTurf.
Word Origin1960s: from astrodome (an enclosed stadium with a domed roof, where it was first used) + turf.Want to learn more?
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