plural divots
1
Scotland
: a square of turf or sod
2
: a loose piece of turf (such as one dug from a golf fairway in making a shot)
The caddies, I was solemnly assured, never replace a divot; they just sprinkle grass seed from a pouch they carry. Well, this is a myth, for I repeatedly saw caddies replace divots in the course of the tournament, with the care of tile-setters.—
John Updike
John Updike3
: a small dent : a small depression or hollow
… soft pastries of yeasted dough with a divot in the center, traditionally filled with sweetened cheese or fruit …—John T. Edge
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As on a regular golf course, divots can be taken, and the teeing areas will be replaced with new grass after each match.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
After baking, transfer the cookies to a wire rack and gently press into the top, leaving a small divot, before allowing the cookies to cool completely.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
This cookware organizer has a wire frame with adjustable dividers and divots meant for lid handles.
—Alex Ronan, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
The crevice attachment is also handy for sucking small messes out of the divots of my velvet sofa.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
If the stem is missing, or there are deep divots in the skin, the squash may be well past ripe.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
At halftime, guests of all ages are able to converge on the polo field for the stomping of the divots, ice cream and entertainment.
—Sharon Sandahl, The Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2024
However, there’s another type of obstacle that lurks underfoot—slight depressions in the ground such as steps, curbs, or divots that can cause a person to stumble or a wheelchair to suddenly turn awry.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 May 2016
The fuss-free aluminum design holds 12 cards with a divot to easily slide them out and there’s also an external money clip for easy access to cash.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
After baking, transfer the cookies to a wire rack and gently press into the top, leaving a small divot, before allowing the cookies to cool completely.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
This cookware organizer has a wire frame with adjustable dividers and divots meant for lid handles.
—Alex Ronan, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
The crevice attachment is also handy for sucking small messes out of the divots of my velvet sofa.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
If the stem is missing, or there are deep divots in the skin, the squash may be well past ripe.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
At halftime, guests of all ages are able to converge on the polo field for the stomping of the divots, ice cream and entertainment.
—Sharon Sandahl, The Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2024
However, there’s another type of obstacle that lurks underfoot—slight depressions in the ground such as steps, curbs, or divots that can cause a person to stumble or a wheelchair to suddenly turn awry.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 May 2016
The fuss-free aluminum design holds 12 cards with a divot to easily slide them out and there’s also an external money clip for easy access to cash.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Divot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divot. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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