golf cart

noun

1
: a small cart for wheeling a golf bag around a golf course
2
: a motorized cart for carrying golfers and their equipment over a golf course

called also golf car

Examples of golf cart in a Sentence

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John Elway retains attorney after friend dies in golf cart accident The ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ co-hosts report on Broncos legend John Elway retaining legal counsel after a tragic golf cart accident that resulted in the death of his longtime friend, who allegedly fell from the back of the vehicle. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025 At one point, a golf cart drove through the throng and collected someone in need of medical attention. Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025 Parts for the golf cart itself — golf cart seats, mirrors, windshields, cargo bed, enclosures, fenders, steering wheels, golf seat trays, and grab handles — are all made in China. Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025 This estate is located in one of two neighborhoods that allow golf cart access to the beaches and hotels. Monica Lander, Mercury News, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for golf cart

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of golf cart was in 1899

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“Golf cart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golf%20cart. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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