How do you use the word "sod" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "sod" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "sod": The lucky sod just won the lottery. The poor sod was shot dead a day before the end of the war.

Sod Meaning

/sɒd/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounThe stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward.

nounTurf grown and cut specifically for the establishment of lawns.

Sentence Examples

The lucky sod just won the lottery.

The poor sod was shot dead a day before the end of the war.

Matt is such a grumpy sod at the moment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

turf

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

The gardener laid fresh ____ on the bare soil to create a lawn.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The workers laid down fresh ____ to create a beautiful green lawn for the new house's garden.

Word Origin & History

From Middle English sod, sodde first attested in the mid-15th century, from Middle Dutch zoden (“turf”) or Middle Low German sôde, soede (“turf”), both related to Dutch zode (“turf”), German Sode (“turf”), Old Frisian sātha (“sod”), all being of uncertain ultimate origin.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"She there shall dress a sweeter sod / Than Fancy's feet have ever trod." — 1746, William Collins, Ode written in the year 1746:

"In Walachia, green sods are laid on the window-sills and on the lintels of the doors to avert the uncanny crew [i.e. witches]." — 1890, James George Frazer, The Golden Bough, volume 2, page 338:

"The innermore walls were sod inlayed with roots from trees, plants and weeds." — 2006, Paul Vela, Sealed with a Kiss, page 97:

"The Empire, in particular, was always thick with sods: they strolled side-by-side with the gay girls of the promenade, or stood, in little knots, exchanging gossip, comparing fortunes, greeting one another with flapping hands and high, extravagant voices." — 1998, Sarah Waters, Tipping the Velvet, Virago (2018), page 207:

"'Well, I'm afraid we're going to keep you waiting for a bit.' 'Oh sod,' said Fathers. 'I'm behind enough with everything as it is. How long, do you think ?'" — 1986, Dan Smith, Silver Spoon Murders, page 136:

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