Augusta

American  

[aw-guhs-tuh, uh-guhs-] / ɔˈgʌs tə, əˈgʌs- /

noun

1. a city in eastern Georgia, on the Savannah River.

2. a city in and the capital of Maine, in the southwestern part, on the Kennebec River.

3. a first name.

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Augusta British  

/ ɔːˈɡʌstə /

noun

1. a city in the US, in Georgia. Pop: 193 316 (2003 est) (including Richmond)

2. a port in S Italy, in E Sicily. Pop: 33 820 (2001)

3. a town in the US, in Maine: the state capital; founded (1628) as a trading post; timber industry. Pop: 18 618 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

The tournament, which Woods has won five times, begins on 9 April at Augusta National.

From BBC

However, hitting balls in an indoor venue with largely flat lies is a world away from walking the hilly terrain of Augusta National.

From BBC

Starting with Scottie Scheffler's first Green Jacket victory in 2022, each Augusta champion has brought tournament winning form down Magnolia Lane.

From BBC

Most of the men I know would cut off a limb to play 18 holes at Augusta National.

From The Wall Street Journal

The most recent winner at Augusta selects the menu for other past champions at an occasion which takes place in the clubhouse on the Tuesday evening of Masters week.

From BBC