putting green

noun

putt·​ing green ˈpə-tiŋ- How to pronounce putting green (audio)
plural putting greens
: a smooth grassy area at the end of a golf fairway containing the hole
also : a similar area (as of grass, artificial turf, or carpet) usually with many holes that is used for practice

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Aspiring John Dalys can grab transfusions and test their skills in putting greens or full-swing simulators that can transport golfers to Scotland or California. Anna Spiegel, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025 Of course, there are tons of amenities for like-minded sports buffs, including a full-size basketball court, a fitness center, a putting green, and a tennis court. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025 In addition to this, the property also offers a tennis court, a putting green, and a picturesque circular infinity pool. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024 Jordan once had sought as much as $29 million for the estate, which consists of 56,000 square feet, 15 bathrooms, four half bathrooms, a regulation-sized basketball gym, a tennis court, a putting green, a cigar room and a circular infinity pool. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for putting green 

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of putting green was in 1805

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“Putting green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/putting%20green. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.

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