golf

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noun

ˈgälf 

ˈgȯlf,

ˈgäf 

ˈgȯf,

sometimes

ˈgəlf 

often attributive

: a game in which a player using special clubs attempts to sink a ball with as few strokes as possible into each of the 9 or 18 successive holes on a course

golf intransitive verb

golfer noun

Golf

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communications code word

—used as a code word for the letter g

Examples of golf in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The hotel has experienced guides, Lisa and Giacomo, on-site who can help create personalized itineraries with adventures like water sports, hiking, horseback riding, golf, and more. —Allison Duncan, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2024

There’ll also be live music and retail pop-ups in the Center Court, along with other fun stuff like Plinko and mini golf. —Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024

In sports, Range’s strategy is to acquire growth-stage companies within media rights, athlete marketing, football, golf, Olympic and women’s sports. —Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 14 Aug. 2024

Nike’s jets have landed at golf destinations around the country. —Rob Davis, ProPublica, 13 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English (Scots)

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Communications Code Word

1952, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing golf

• crazy golf
• disc golf
• football/golf widow
• Frisbee golf
• golf ball
• golf cart
• golf club
• golf course
• miniature golf

Kids Definition

golf

noun

ˈgälf 

ˈgȯlf,

ˈgäf,

ˈgȯf

: a game in which the player uses specialized clubs to try to hit a small ball with as few strokes as possible into each of 9 or 18 holes

golf verb

golfer noun