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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That putt gave them a chance to repeat and defend their Zurich Classic title. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025 For the business, a public 9-hole course in East Bay, the biggest drama of the season hasn’t come from a bunker or a blown putt. Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Then there was a golf pro at resort in Ireland, who seemed to drain every putt for birdie, even from long distances. Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Schauffele chipped within a few feet of the hole and sank the putt for the victory. Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2025 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 30 Apr. 2025.

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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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