golf ball

noun

1
: a small hard dimpled ball used in golf
2
: the spherical printing element of an electric typewriter or printer

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Many areas were also hit by strong storms and heavy rain, with strong winds and hail the size of golf balls in the Chicago region. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026 Wind gusts up to 70 mph and golf ball-sized hail are possible. Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026 Hail the size of golf balls or larger also pelted the region. Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026 The threat comes after seven reported tornadoes and golf ball-sized hail impacted parts of west Texas and Oklahoma. Melissa Griffin, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for golf ball

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of golf ball was in 1545

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“Golf ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golf%20ball. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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