putt

American  

[puht] / pʌt /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to strike (a gollf ball) gently so as to make it roll along the green into the hole.

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noun

1. an act of putting.

2. a stroke made in putting.

putt British  

/ pʌt /

noun

1. a stroke on the green with a putter to roll the ball into or near the hole

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verb

1. to strike (the ball) in this way

Etymology

Origin of putt

First recorded in 1735–45; originally Scots, variant of put

Example Sentences

Pitino, who’s seen everything at least twice, took in the scene stoically, then walked over and shook hands with the Kansas bench, looking like a duffer conceding a putt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

He could also be cool under pressure, whether sinking a 10-foot putt on the 18th hole of a golf tournament or walking away from a multibillion-dollar deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

And while the Korean pros will putt out on artificial greens, for those going to their local facility, putting is off the menu.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Lee then agonisingly missed a short par putt and DeChambeau, clearly surprised at greenside, was able to celebrate a win.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

With a solid thump, the shot putt landed on Bull’s left shoe.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy