old sod

The term "old sod" often evokes nostalgia and is commonly used in Irish and British English to refer to one's homeland.

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Definition

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(informal, nostalgic)One's native country or homeland, often spoken of with affection.

Example

  • He often reminisces about the old sod and the days he spent there as a child.
  • After years abroad, she longed to return to the old sod.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "old sod":

native soil