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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Not to be overlooked is Tiger Woods making that 6-foot par putt at Valhalla on the 72nd hole in 2000. ABC News, 19 May 2026 Just maybe obviously hole in a few more putts, which is not an easy task over here on these greens. CBS News, 18 May 2026 After essentially going through the motions in his opening nine holes yet still being firmly in contention, a three-putt from 34-feet on the 10th hole ended his day while serving as a great representation for Aberg these days. Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026 The defining moment came at the par-3 17th, where Rai buried a stunning 68-foot birdie putt that effectively sealed the championship and punctuated a career-defining victory. Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 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 20 May. 2026.

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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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