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putting green

American  

noun

Golf.
  1. green.


putting green British  
/ ˈpʌtɪŋ /

noun

  1. (on a golf course) the area of closely mown grass at the end of a fairway where the hole is

  2. an area of smooth grass with several holes for putting games

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of putting green

First recorded in 1840–50


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He added a putting green and pickleball court to the backyard, which has become a team social hub.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Outside, the dwelling boasts a pool and spa, a firepit with built-in seating, an external dining area and lounge space, and even a putting green.

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So I honestly just went to the putting green for five minutes and simplified it.

From Barron's ● Nov. 21, 2025

"The big thing is getting the speeds," said Kenyon, who will be prowling the practice putting green "keeping on top of the maintenance" of his players.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2025

A massive resort-size swimming pool nestles amid boulders and manicured lawns, adjacent to a huge putting green.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

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