miniature golf

noun

: a novelty golf game played with a putter on a miniature course usually having tunnels, bridges, sharp corners, and obstacles

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The annual free music festival in Bird Rock assembles merchants and musicians, and last year included pickleball, miniature golf, balloon animals and bounce houses. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025 Nearby, people play miniature golf in a former food court where the holes are designed as tiny movie sets — intentionally made for Instagram to boost customers’ social media feeds. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025 Bumper cars, miniature golf For decades, visitors enjoyed dining and drinking at Queens Landing’s restaurant and bar, riding its bumper cars and playing tennis and miniature golf. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2025 Amenities at both pet-friendly properties include a game room, playground, miniature golf, pickleball, volleyball, and various other onsite activities. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for miniature golf

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of miniature golf was in 1907

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“Miniature golf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miniature%20golf. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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