AstroTurf
Stadium grass substitute
AstroTurf is a brand of synthetic grass, first installed in the Houston Astrodome in 1966.
The surface became standard in many sports stadiums through the 1970s and 80s, though natural grass has since returned to favor.
The brand name spawned the generic term for artificial turf and the political metaphor for manufactured grassroots campaigns. (Lowercase astroturf refers to fake grassroots movements.)
Produced artificially, not natural
- polyethyleneThermoplastic from ethylene gas
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- fibersThreadlike structural strands
plastic · infill · rubber · crumb · backing · pile · blade · filament
Field sport with goals
- soccerField sport with goals
- stadiumLarge venue for spectators
- fieldArea of specialty
- pitchFrequency of sound
dome · arena · cleats · gridiron · lacrosse · baseball · multipurpose · sideline
Nonstick pan coating
- Band-AidBranded adhesive strip
- StyrofoamExtruded foam insulation brand
- trademarkRegistered commercial identifier
- proprietaryLegally owned, restricted use
genericized · Monsanto · licensed · patented · branded
Color of vegetation
- grasslikeResembling lawn blades
- fakeNot the real thing
- imitationCopy of the original
- artificialMade, not natural
verdant · pristine · perfect · lush · manicured · seamless · realistic · vibrant
Able to withstand use
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- all-weatherSuitable for any conditions
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
uniform · permeable · resilient · long-lasting · quick-drying · cushioned
Tended yard grass
- yardLinear measure or grounds
- putting greenManicured grass around hole
- playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
- rooftopBuilding's top exterior surface
patio · residential · commercial · installation · maintenance-free · evergreen · drought-tolerant · xeriscaping
synthetic
Produced artificially, not natural
- polyethyleneThermoplastic from ethylene gas
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
fibers · plastic · infill · rubber · crumb · backing · pile · blade · filament · polymer
football
Field sport with goals
pitch · dome · arena · cleats · gridiron · lacrosse · baseball · multipurpose · sideline · endzone
Teflon
Nonstick pan coating
- Band-AidBranded adhesive strip
- StyrofoamExtruded foam insulation brand
- trademarkRegistered commercial identifier
proprietary · genericized · Monsanto · licensed · patented · branded
green
Color of vegetation
artificial · verdant · pristine · perfect · lush · manicured · seamless · realistic · vibrant
durable
Able to withstand use
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- all-weatherSuitable for any conditions
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
consistent · uniform · permeable · resilient · long-lasting · quick-drying · cushioned
lawn
Tended yard grass
- yardLinear measure or grounds
- putting greenManicured grass around hole
- playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
rooftop · patio · residential · commercial · installation · maintenance-free · evergreen · drought-tolerant · xeriscaping · curb appeal
- artificial turf
- manmadebuilding, road, highway, bridge, canal
- grassy areaslawn, grass, green, sod, yard
- ground surfacesdirt, grass, gravel, sand, soil
- playing surfacesgrass court, clay court, hard court, tennis court, basketball court
- lawn alternativesclover, moss lawn, artificial grass, ground cover, Irish moss
AstroTurfsod
Grass-bound topsoil section
lawn · Bermuda grass · Kentucky bluegrass · fescue · ryegrass
AstroTurfgrassroots
Common people as political base
grassroots movement · organic movement · popular uprising · community organizing · true believers