six-footer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of six-footer
Example Sentences
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Rose, who had three bogeys and one birdie in a typically gutsy 73, gave a huge fist pump after holing a six-footer for par at the last.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2024
“I mean, what’s not to like? It’s got great academics, great weather and obviously an amazing volleyball program,” the pony-tailed six-footer said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2023
At the par-3 eighth, McIlroy missed a six-footer for par.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 15, 2022
That leaves Thomas with another six-footer for the win, Spieth’s chip up having been average by his own standards.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 24, 2021
Anthony was a rail-thin six-footer with a goatee; his friend Ben Baily was a somewhat rounder and softer man with an easy laugh.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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