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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Not just for pigskin enthusiasts, the backyard is a sports lover’s paradise and also includes a putting green, basketball hoop, and soccer goal. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025 The house with four bedrooms and 4 ½ bathrooms comes with electronic pocket doors, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, a new pool, a casita and a putting green. Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2025 Built in 1995, the mansion has 15 full bathrooms, four half bathrooms, a regulation-sized basketball gymnasium, a circular infinity pool, a cigar room, a putting green and a tennis court. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025 Photo : Reflecting Walls Photography An aerial view of the property, which also has a nine-hole putting green. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for putting green

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

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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 25 Apr. 2025.

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