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

Elsewhere are a tennis court, a putting green, and a two-bedroom, two-bathroom guest cottage. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 July 2026

Full driving range by the South Par 3, plus a practice putting green, chipping and sand practice area by the clubhouse. — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Noticeably, the line was longest to enter the Florida pavilion, where guests could receive free plush manatee toys and practice their short game on a Florida shaped mini-putting green. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Outdoor features include a putting green and lighted horseshoe pit. — David Caraccio updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for putting green

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