linksland

noun

links·​land ˈliŋ(k)s-ˌland How to pronounce linksland (audio)
: seaside terrain that is characterized by rolling hills of sand and is often used as the site of golf courses

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of linksland was in 1926

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“Linksland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linksland. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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