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teeing ground

American  

noun

Golf.
  1. tee.


Etymology

Origin of teeing ground

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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From the elevated teeing ground on Troon’s renowned eighth hole, an area surrounded by a grandstand running the length of The Open’s shortest hole, he swings in carefree fashion.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024

Slipping on the downslope of a wet teeing ground or damp cartpath, stepping into small holes, and clumsy trips for no discernible reason happen all the time.

From Golf Digest • May 3, 2018

When Woods got to the top, he surveyed the high ground — momentarily unaccompanied — then turned to Mickelson and Watson as they finally ascended to the teeing ground.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2012

They moved off presently to the next teeing ground.

From The Vanished Messenger by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

But as they came around the edge of a long line of eucalyptus trees near the teeing ground, a warning voice suddenly called out: "Fore!"

From Blix by Norris, Frank