golf cart

noun

1
: a small cart for wheeling a golf bag around a golf course
2
: a motorized cart for carrying golfers and their equipment over a golf course

called also golf car

Examples of golf cart in a Sentence

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The funky-looking vehicle might be classified as the world’s most interesting, powerful, fastest, and quickest golf cart. Joel Feder, The Drive, 27 Feb. 2026 Splash around in the pools, scoot around the expansive grounds by golf cart or on foot, and adults can indulge in pampering at Calluna Spa. Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 This is a volcanic island with steep hills, unpaved trails, and accommodations scattered across a ridge accessible primarily by golf cart. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026 Apartments and condos are available for retirees to rent at a low price, and most residents get around on motorbikes or golf carts, saving the expense of an automobile. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for golf cart

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of golf cart was in 1899

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“Golf cart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golf%20cart. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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