putting green

noun

putt·​ing green ˈpə-tiŋ- How to pronounce putting green (audio)
plural putting greens
: a smooth grassy area at the end of a golf fairway containing the hole
also : a similar area (as of grass, artificial turf, or carpet) usually with many holes that is used for practice

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Meanwhile, the rooftop deck is primed for entertainment with a putting green, a fire pit, and a sunset-facing lounge area. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2025 Updates to the par 71 course include re-routing the infrastructure of the course, relocation of putting greens, additional parking spaces and irrigation improvements, according to the city. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025 The roped-off putting green for players and caddies only. Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 Additional amenities include a separate two-car garage, a whole-house generator, Crestron smart home system, Lutron lighting, solar panels, putting green, walking path around the property and well-fed sprinklers. Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for putting green

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of putting green was in 1805

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“Putting green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/putting%20green. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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