sand trap

noun

: an artificial hazard on a golf course consisting of a depression containing sand

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Separately, there’s a metal gangway that leads out to a small island on the lake with a putting green and a couple of small sand traps. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025 These types of trade sand traps have been a boon for countries like Mexico, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Turkey and Morocco, allowing companies to sidestep import duties. Patricia Cohen, New York Times, 7 May 2025 Now, the renovation moves into more visible territory: reshaped and, in some cases, repositioned greens, upgraded sand traps, and new turf varieties. Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 There are already smart sprinkler heads and irrigation systems at many courses around the world; clever drainage and airflow systems in sand traps; and geo-fencing capabilities built into golf cart GPS networks. Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sand trap

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sand trap was in 1922

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“Sand trap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sand%20trap. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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sand trap

noun
: a hazard on a golf course consisting of a hollow containing sand
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