sward

noun
UK: /swɔːd/
US: /swɔːrd/

  1. A layer of soil bound together by the roots of grass.

    1. The sward felt soft beneath my feet as I walked.
    2. The gardener carefully mowed the sward to maintain its lush green appearance.

Synonyms

turf grass greensward

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "sward" is /swɔːd/ in British English and /swɔːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sward": turf, grass, greensward.

Example usage of "sward": "The sward felt soft beneath my feet as I walked.". More examples on the page.