putting green

noun

putt·​ing green ˈpə-tiŋ- 

plural putting greens

: a smooth grassy area at the end of a golf fairway containing the hole

also : a similar area (as of grass, artificial turf, or carpet) usually with many holes that is used for practice

Examples of putting green in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Along the waterfront, less than a 15 minute walk away is a mini golf putting green for all ages. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

El Castillo de Esparza may carry the title of a fortress, but its pool, tennis court and putting greens suggest a far more leisurely kingdom. — Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Fox will pace aimlessly around the putting green, or speak with Smith to avoid overthinking in between shots. — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Elsewhere are a tennis court, a putting green, and a two-bedroom, two-bathroom guest cottage. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for putting green

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