What is another word for Astroturf?

Pronunciation: [ˈastɹətˌɜːf] (IPA)

Astroturf is a term that refers to fake grass. When it comes to synonyms, there are several words that could be used depending on the context. One such word is artificial turf, which is a more formal term for Astroturf. Another word is synthetic grass, which refers to a type of grass made from synthetic materials such as plastic. Additionally, fake grass, plastic grass, and fake turf are commonly used synonyms for Astroturf. Other words that could be used as synonyms include simulated grass, imitation grass, and simulated turf. These words all describe a type of grass that is not natural and is made from man-made materials.

What are the hypernyms for Astroturf?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    artificial turf, Fake grass, Synthetic turf, plastic turf.

Famous quotes with Astroturf

  • We not that those players with weaker arms might be better off throwing at a lower angle to get the ball to the plate on the bounce. If the surface is Astroturf, the 90-mph player can gain as much as 0.2 seconds, or 6 feet, on the runner by throwing on the bounce. But if his team is playing on grass and his groundskeeper has kept the grass long and well watered to help his team (which relies on singles, speed, and baserunning), the ball may lose so much speed at the bounce that nothing will be gained.
    Robert Adair (physicist)

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