driving range

noun

: an area equipped with distance markers, clubs, balls, and tees for practicing golf shots

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Pricing has yet to be released but Toyota teased up to 338 horsepower and 320 miles of driving range, which is competitive by today's standards. Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026 Michael Scott, a golf instructor who has worked at the course for 15 years, said Tuesday that users of the course and its driving range are frustrated, sad and confused as the closure nears. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 Future versions are projected to extend driving range to around 310–372 miles (500–600 kilometers), expanding suitability beyond short-range applications. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026 Multiple practice rounds, Pro-Am and media commitments and time on the driving range and putting green can take a toll if Woad isn’t mindful. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for driving range

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of driving range was in 1929

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“Driving range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driving%20range. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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driving range

noun
: an area equipped for practicing golf shots

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