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sod
This term primarily evokes the tactile, heavy quality of earth and grass combined. In a landscaping context, it refers to the physical material used to create an instant lawn, carrying a connotation of utility and rapid transformation of a landscape.
In British English, the word shifts dramatically into a colloquialism for a person. Depending on the tone, it can range from a harsh insult to a term of pity or even mild affection, such as calling someone a lucky sod. This usage is informal and carries a social weight that the agricultural meaning lacks.
Meanings
Examples
The heavy rain turned the garden sod into a muddy mess.
We need to order more sod to cover the slope behind the house.
Poor sod, he lost his wallet and his phone on the same day.
The contractor will sod the front yard tomorrow morning.
I will just sod this small patch of dirt and call it a day.
He is a miserable old sod who complains about everything.
The ancient ruins were slowly being reclaimed by the sod.