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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

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Etymology

Origin of putting green

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

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The estate includes a three-bedroom guesthouse, a putting green, a lap pool, and a hot tub, as well as dozens of acres of wooded land.

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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

The old putting green is still out front on Whitsett Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times

In the meantime, enjoy your retirement savings and travel, or stay home and turn your backyard into a putting green, if you so wish.

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