sod
Sod (noun) means a layer of grass-covered soil held together by roots; turf. Example: “They laid fresh sod over the bare patches of the lawn.”
How to use sod
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA patch of grassy turf, or, informally in British English, a person (often a fellow you're annoyed with or feel sorry for).
The "person" sense is informal British slang and can be mildly vulgar depending on context.
Word forms
more sod comparative, sodded past tense, sodded past tense, sods plural, sods plural, sods plural, sods plural, sods singular, sods singular, most sod superlative
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They laid fresh _____ over the bare patches of the lawn.
Etymology
From Middle English sod/sodde, related to Middle Dutch and Low German words for turf, of uncertain deeper origin.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “sod” mean?
The word “sod” means a layer of grass-covered soil held together by roots; turf. In plain terms, a patch of grassy turf, or, informally in British English, a person (often a fellow you're annoyed with or feel sorry for).
How do you pronounce “sod”?
“Sod” is pronounced sod (/sɑd/ in IPA).
How do you use “sod” in a sentence?
Here is “sod” used in a sentence: “They laid fresh sod over the bare patches of the lawn.”
What part of speech is “sod”?
“Sod” is a noun.
Where does the word “sod” come from?
The word “sod” comes from Middle English. From Middle English sod/sodde, related to Middle Dutch and Low German words for turf, of uncertain deeper origin.
Is “sod” a common word?
“Sod” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sod” have?
“Sod” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a layer of grass-covered soil held together by roots; turf.