- present tense form of link (3rd person singular).
links
Americannoun
plural noun
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short for golf links
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( as modifier )
a links course
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undulating sandy ground near the shore
Etymology
Origin of links
before 1100; Middle English lynkys slopes, Old English hlincas, plural of hlinc rising ground, equivalent to hlin ( ian ) to lean 1, bend (akin to Greek klī́nein to cause to slope) + -k suffix
Example Sentences
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Establishing direct links between semiconductor work and certain cancers can be contentious, with research inconclusive.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
The young engineers at Google famously built the world’s most-used search engine when they initially hoped “to map out links on the web.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
However, physical activity done together consistently showed stronger links to positive relationship outcomes than working out separately.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
The global surge in interest rates has exposed the country, once an oasis of relative stability, as one of Europe’s weakest links.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
These aren’t just paper links; they represent a million lost souls, and you’re recognizing them in a physical way.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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