golf ball

noun

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

Examples of golf ball in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the last year, Costco has expanded to Kirkland cat food, garlic shrimp, barbecue grills, and golf balls. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 June 2024 Meanwhile, the adorable toddler can be seen rolling in the grass — golf ball in hand — screaming and crying. Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024 The storms could become severe and bring golf ball size hail and heavy winds. Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 29 May 2024 Hail up to golf ball size fell in parts of Tarrant County including Bedford, Colleyville, Hurst, Euless, Arlington, Mansfield, Grapevine and Grand Prairie as well as the Dallas area on Monday night, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for golf ball 

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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 13 Jun. 2024.

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