sand trap

noun

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

Examples of sand trap in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The move comes a week after environmentalists and conservationists filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop the work on a giant sand trap being constructed in a beach renourishment effort. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

For most golfers, a rough day on the links means a tricky sand trap or a triple bogey. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 17 July 2026

The series’ inciting incident seems to be when Lonnie’s longtime caddie, Old Hank (Keith David), keels over in a sand trap, never to carry golf clubs again. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026

In fact, while sand traps aren’t overabundant, elevation changes, natural grass humps and, yes, some sand does challenge you most every hole. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sand trap

• bandgap
• bitmap
• blackcap
• blackstrap
• bootstrap
• burlap
• claptrap
• entrap
• foolscap
• kidnap
• kneecap
• madcap

Kids Definition

sand trap

noun

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