putting green

noun

putt·​ing green ˈpə-tiŋ- 

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

Examples of putting green in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

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