miniature golf

noun

: a novelty golf game played with a putter on a miniature course usually having tunnels, bridges, sharp corners, and obstacles

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The seven of them are packed into a one-bedroom room that overlooks a Congo River miniature golf course. Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025 Hiking trails, disc golf and miniature golf are available for park guests. Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 Back in the 1960’s in the Midwest, my parents used to take us to play a very basic miniature golf course. Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 Here's a look at five of the state's standout miniature golf courses. Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for miniature golf

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of miniature golf was in 1907

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“Miniature golf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miniature%20golf. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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