artificial turf

Fake lawn surface

Artificial turf is synthetic grass made from plastic fibers, used as a surface for sports fields, playgrounds, and lawns.

It requires no watering or mowing but can get uncomfortably hot and may cause friction burns.

Originally called AstroTurf after its installation in Houston's Astrodome, the term now covers all such surfaces: The stadium replaced its artificial turf with natural grass.

sports

pitch

Frequency of sound

field · hockey · rugby · athletics · cleats · recreation · goal · touchline · midfield · end zone

materials

polyethylene

Thermoplastic from ethylene gas

underlay · backing · tufting · foam padding · adhesive

applications

playground

Children's outdoor recreation space

putting green · dog run · patio · poolside · indoor · backyard · sports field · landscaping · golf · mini-golf

sustainability

recyclable

Capable of being remade

drainage · eco-conscious · lead-free · chemical-free · drought-resistant

appearance

blades

Sharp flat cutting parts

lawn · realistic · lush · striped · manicured · evergreen · uniform · vibrant

durability

long-lasting

Persisting over extended time

sturdy · robust · weatherproof · wear-resistant · abrasion-resistant · tear-resistant · stain-resistant · UV-resistant · maintenance-free · heavy-duty

installation

groundwork

Foundational preparation for something

seaming · anchoring · edging · compaction · grading · roll-out · base layer

Categories
Opposites
natural vs. synthetic ground cover

artificial turfsod

Grass-bound topsoil section

lawn · meadow grass · vegetation · native grasses · pasture

authenticity

artificial turfthe real thing

Authentic original version

genuine article · natural surface · real McCoy

Family

turf, artificial, artifact, artificiality, artificially, artificialness

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G