driving range

noun

: an area equipped with distance markers, clubs, balls, and tees for practicing golf shots

Examples of driving range in a Sentence

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Batteries used to store electricity from solar and wind installations do not need to fit inside a vehicle or maximize driving range. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026 His post on Wednesday night focused on the golf course itself, particularly holes in the driving range net. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026 Heading to the driving range and picking up his golf club is an integral part of 17-year-old Avery Lilly's life. — Dawn White, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 The facility features more than 300 yards of driving range with a 14-bay artificial tee line and a 30-yard natural grass tee line. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for driving range

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of driving range was in 1929

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“Driving range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driving%20range. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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driving range

noun
: an area equipped for practicing golf shots

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