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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Stick around for kayaking and fishing on Mill Creek Lake; miniature golf; and an overnight stay at campsites, in lodge rooms, or in private cottages. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 July 2026 But there’s more to this place than just the beach, with plenty of activities like charter fishing, beach yoga, and miniature golf nearby, as well as a lively waterfront packed with restaurants and shops to dip into after a day in the sun. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 Many evenings there were trips to get soft-serve ice cream and play miniature golf, where my siblings and I were allowed one mulligan per game. Elin Hilderbrand, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 At the time, Thunder Island featured eight water slides, five pools, three go-kart ride configurations, a zipline, and a miniature golf course. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 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 30 Jul. 2026.

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