hole in one

noun phrase

Examples of hole in one in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
This promotion was well-timed, as Happy Gilmore 2 scored a hole in one. Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 Still, nailing a hole in one at No. 6 on Friday put him in prime position to do his thing and hang with the leaders. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025 Celine Dion scored a hole in one on Tuesday (March 4) after ESPN’s Marty Smith asked the singer which one of her classic hits best represents her golf game. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025 On Monday morning, a baby was visible through a hole in one of eggs. Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 As many of us are, I was only outdone by Sen. [Lindsey] Graham (R-S.C.), who described the nomination as a Grand Slam touchdown hole in one ace hat trick slam dunk, Olympic gold medal. Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025 Tiger Woods and his son, Charlie, created some excitement at the PNC Championship on Sunday when the young golfer made a hole in one during the tournament. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024 Each hole is considered a Par 3, and scores are determined by where a shot lands: a hole in one earns one point; inside the circle is a birdie (2); on the green earns a par (3); and a ball landing off the green is a bogey (4). Candace Oehler, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Snip a tiny hole in one corner of bag; pipe chocolate in a decorative drizzle over truffles. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hole in one was in 1925

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Hole in one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hole%20in%20one. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

hole in one

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!