miniature golf

noun

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

Examples of miniature golf in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The community is also known for the White Mountain Family Fun Park, which features family track and fast track go-karting, a laser maze, miniature golf and an arcade. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024 The price includes all rides, miniature golf, draft horse wagon rides and unlimited soft drinks, according to the park’s Facebook page. Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 9 Aug. 2024 In 1992, however, Salina Turda entered its most exciting phase yet, transforming into an otherworldly amusement park complete with a subterranean Ferris wheel, bowling alley, miniature golf course, a lake for paddle and rowboats, and a halotherapy spa. Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2024 Monster Mini Golf will open an indoor miniature golf location Aug. 3 at 114 East Sunset Drive in Monroe’s Sunset Plaza shopping center, the company said Wednesday. Cooper Metts, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for miniature golf 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'miniature golf.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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

Dictionary Entries Near miniature golf

Cite this Entry

“Miniature golf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miniature%20golf. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!