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

Eisenhower used the putting green outside the Oval Office frequently enough to leave golf-spike marks on the floors inside. —Will Weissert, Fortune, 9 June 2026

The grounds include a large pool that has been resurfaced, an outdoor kitchen, a putting green, an oversized veranda, multiple fireplaces and several water features. —David Caraccio may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026

Visible from the resort, practice area and putting green, the picturesque par 3 features a pond guarding the front of the green and a redesign inspired by Augusta National's famous 12th hole. —Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026

Amenities planned for the subdivision will include a pickleball court, a professional putting green, a playground, a fire pit with seating and a walking path. —Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

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