putting green

noun putt·ing green \ ˈpə-tiŋ- \

Updated on: 17 Apr 2018

Definition of putting green

: a smooth grassy area at the end of a golf fairway containing the hole; also : a similar area usually with many holes that is used for practice

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Recent Examples of putting green from the Web

Kids will also be able to participate in games on the putting green, sponsored by the Wisconsin PGA, and have the chance to win prizes.

— bob dohr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Young golfers and their families invited to Currie Park April 15 for Junior Golf Day," 9 Apr. 2018
Even Tiger said to me on the putting green (before the round).

— jesse smithey, Detroit Free Press, "Masters 2018: Rickie Fowler's putter key to chasing leaders," 7 Apr. 2018
Golden Bell – Par 3, 155 yards Pros: Hogan Bridge, Rae’s Creek, the timelessness of the hole and the solitude of the putting green all combine to make No.

— chris chase, For The Win, "Ranking the back nine holes at The Masters, from great to greatest," 5 Apr. 2018
Amenities are geared toward the high end and will include studios for yoga, barre and spin classes, a pool, putting green, walking trail and rock garden.

— ely portillo, charlotteobserver, "Hundreds of new luxury apartments are coming soon to a new part of Charlotte | Charlotte Observer," 2 Apr. 2018
The estate also has an outdoor swimming pool, a private dock, and a putting green.

— candace taylor, WSJ, "Donald and Ivana Trump’s Former Connecticut Home Listed for $45 Million," 31 Mar. 2018
This is what helps get customers off the internet and into the doors of an actual store: indoor virtual driving ranges that cost $10 to $15 for 30 minutes, indoor putting greens and even indoor golf lessons that cost $69.99 for a single adult.

— brent schrotenboer, USA TODAY, "PGA Tour Superstore moving into space deserted by dying retailers," 19 Mar. 2018
And one that would put Green squarely in the spotlight: He’s been called for four technical fouls in the three games against the Thunder.

— ann killion, San Francisco Chronicle, "New ‘mind-set’ brings sweet retribution for Warriors," 24 Feb. 2018
In addition to hitting the putting green, Trump spent the President’s Day holiday weekend angrily tweeting about Oprah Winfrey, former President Obama and the Russia investigation.

— tierney mcafee, PEOPLE.com, "President Trump Slammed for Visiting Golf Course Amid Funerals for Florida Shooting Victims," 20 Feb. 2018

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First Known Use of putting green

1805

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PUTTING GREEN Defined for English Language Learners

putting green

noun

Definition of putting green for English Language Learners

golf : an area covered with very short grass around the hole into which the ball must be played; also : a similar area that has many holes and that is used for practice