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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Smash has chased golf carts off before, and even caught one with a quick smack from his antlers around this time last year. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 On Sterling’s 3rd birthday, the foursome enjoyed a golf cart ride, with Brittany sharing pics of the moment to her Instagram story. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Insider tip Don't overlook the room-to-sand beach service that picks you up at the front of the hotel and whisks you to the shore in a golf cart or pink Land Rover Defender. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 What do pony fur, sequins, golf carts, bamboo furniture and mezcal have in common? — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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