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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Downstairs, the house shifts more toward entertaining, with a wine cellar that can hold more than 3,000 bottles, a bar, a gym, a golf simulator, and an indoor putting green. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026 The property, which the couple has owned since 2015, also features a home theater, gym, sauna, cold plunge, putting green and a dazzling pool with a waterslide and hot tub. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Another spot that’s a hit for fun-loving travelers of all ages, Thundering Surf Water Park features water slides, a lazy river, a flow rider, and putting greens. — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026 The nicest of the quartet, Springfield features a large clubhouse, a beautiful practice area with an oversized putting green and a challenging 6,906-yard course that is hilly, woody and will ask you to hit lots of precise shots. — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026 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 7 Oct. 2026.

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