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Synonyms

nineteenth hole

American  

noun

Informal.

  1. the clubhouse or any other place where golfers gather after play to relax, talk, or have a drink.

nineteenth hole British  

noun

  1. slang golf the bar in a golf clubhouse

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Etymology

Origin of nineteenth hole

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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At the "nineteenth hole," over tea and highballs, the Van Winkle twins made humble confession to the high priestesses of W——.

From Her Weight in Gold by McCutcheon, George Barr

That was the telegram Colonel Ashley received the day following his acquaintance at the nineteenth hole with Bruce Garrigan and Tom Sharwell.

From The Golf Course Mystery by Steele, Chester K.

They joined the gallery, after the usual ceremonies at the nineteenth hole.

From Fore! by Loan, Charles Emmett Van

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