putt

noun

: a golf stroke made on a putting green to cause the ball to roll into or near the hole
putt verb

Examples of putt in a Sentence

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For many, these moments are every bit as memorable as Sunday's final putt. Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 After his first two shots, Els seven-putts from 2 feet. Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026 Korda then preceded to three-putt, including missing a 2-footer for par. ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026 The Cedar Park venue will feature two 18-hole putt putt courses designed with technology that allows players to track their scores digitally. Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for putt

Word History

Etymology

Scots, literally, shove, gentle push, from putt, put to put

First Known Use

circa 1754, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of putt was circa 1754

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“Putt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/putt. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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putt

noun
: a golf stroke made to cause the ball to roll into or near the hole
putt verb

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