a bunch or collection of something, typically growing from a single point or root, a small clump of hair or grass that sticks up from the surface it grows on

tuft of trees, tufted sofa, tufted puffin

Formal and Informal Expressions of tuft

In different contexts, you can replace 'tuft' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'cluster, bunch' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'clump, group' is a commonplace synonym.

tuft: Explore its Definition & Usage

tuft Definition

1a bunch or collection of something, typically growing from a single point or root
2a small clump of hair or grass that sticks up from the surface it grows on

Using tuft: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tuft" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The tuft of grass was the only green thing in the desert.
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He had a tuft of hair sticking up on the top of his head.
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The cushion was decorated with a tuft of feathers.
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The bird's tuft of feathers on its head was brightly colored.

tuft Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tuft

Phrases with tuft

tuft of trees
a small group of trees growing together
Example
We found a beautiful tuft of trees in the middle of the forest.
tufted sofa
a type of sofa with buttons or stitches sewn into the backrest and/or seat, creating a pattern of raised tufts
Example
The tufted sofa in the living room was very comfortable.
tufted puffin
a seabird with a distinctive tuft of feathers on its head
Example
We saw a tufted puffin on our bird-watching trip.

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Summary: tuft in Brief

A 'tuft' [tʌft] is a collection of something growing from a single point or root, such as a clump of hair or grass. It can also refer to decorative elements like a tuft of feathers on a cushion or a tufted sofa. The term extends to natural phenomena like a tuft of trees or a tufted puffin, a seabird with a distinctive tuft of feathers on its head.