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

Recent Examples on the Web An officer handcuffed Jackson and took him away from the crowd, but Jackson is accused of trying to run away after the officer sat him down on a golf cart, according to the NBA crime library. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024 Why not try parking your gas-wasting car for short trips and ride-share, borrow or buy an eBike, e-scooter or street-legal electric golf cart. Edward Humes, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024 Production staffers sent golf carts to transports attendees waiting in SUVs; the Dolby Theater may need to rely on seat fillers until attendees can get inside. Jaden Thompson, Variety, 10 Mar. 2024 When Ross was moving in last July, he was welcomed by none other than Combs, who presented his pal with a golf cart as a housewarming gift. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024 In the clip, the fans caught sight of Swift and Kelce, both 34, sitting together in a golf cart parked outside of the shopping center. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024 Reachable on foot or by golf cart is the St. Petersburg waterfront. Lauren Beale, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Paved golf cart paths link the island’s various locales. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2024 The 15-time major champion was 1-over through six holes before exiting the course on a golf cart during Friday’s second round and 2-over par for the whole tournament. Jacob Lev, CNN, 16 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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