putt

noun

: a golf stroke made on a putting green to cause the ball to roll into or near the hole
putt verb

Examples of putt in a Sentence

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On March 15, 2026, Young sank a tournament-winning putt at the 18th hole of The Players Championship, widely recognized as the PGA Tour’s crown jewel. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026 On March 15, 2026, Cameron Young sank a tournament-winning putt at the 18th hole to claim The Players Championship — the PGA Tour’s crown jewel and the biggest victory of his career. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026 And on March 15, 2026, Young sank a tournament-winning putt at the 18th hole of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, claiming the biggest win of his career — and only his second PGA Tour victory. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026 Fitzpatrick missed an 8-foot putt to save par, allowing Young to tap in for a one-stroke victory. Justin Ray, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for putt

Word History

Etymology

Scots, literally, shove, gentle push, from putt, put to put

First Known Use

circa 1754, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of putt was circa 1754

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“Putt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/putt. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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putt

noun
: a golf stroke made to cause the ball to roll into or near the hole
putt verb

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