golf cart
Americannoun
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a small, battery-powered, three- or four-wheel vehicle used for transporting one or two golfers and their equipment around a golf course.
noun
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a small motorized vehicle for transporting golfers and their equipment round a golf course
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a two-wheeled trolley with a long handle used for carrying golf clubs
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of golf cart
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Fiat is positioning the Topolino as an alternative option for a growing cohort of motorists considering a low-speed vehicle, such as a golf cart, for daily commuting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
In a statement, the Indio Police Department said the clothes and jewellery were last seen "on a golf cart" on the festival grounds at 01:30 local time on Saturday.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
But that should not mean resting on our laurels or on the golf cart if a friend or acquaintance reaches out for help.
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
Adel Imran was transported in a golf cart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
I swore I could hear the predatory whirr of Martens golf cart approaching.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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