astroturf

Speech parts

1. astroturf - Noun

2. astroturf - Adjective

3. astroturf - Verb

Meaning

AstroTurf (uncountable)

A synthetic material used in sports grounds as a durable substitute for natural grass.
Synonym: artificial turf

astroturf (third-person singular simple present astroturfs, present participle astroturfing, simple past and past participle astroturfed)

Alternative spelling of Astroturf

astroturf (plural astroturfs)

Alternative spelling of AstroTurf

To cover with an artificial grass-like material.

(politics, usually lowercase) To fabricate an impression of political support for an agenda.

Astroturf (comparative more Astroturf, superlative most Astroturf)

Of a group created by a larger organisation (especially a corporation or political party), but presenting itself as a grassroots organisation.

Astroturf (plural Astroturfs)

Alternative spelling of AstroTurf

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Examples

[A] fellow from Texas can tell the difference between grass-roots and AstroTurf. Lloyd Bentsen

I skied on Astroturf and PVC pipe on the slope in my backyard. Nick Goepper

I don't know. I never smoked AstroTurf. Tug McGraw

A new artificial turf was created called " AstroTurf " and Houston would be involved in yet another change in the way the game was played. Source: Internet

Also, this was the last open-air stadium Super Bowl to be played on AstroTurf. Source: Internet

Franklin Field would seat over 60,000 for the Eagles, whereas Connie Mack had a capacity of 39,000. citation The stadium switched from grass to AstroTurf in 1969. Source: Internet

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