golf

noun
UK: /ɡɒlf/
US: /ɡɑːlf/

  1. A game played on a large course with a small hard ball and clubs, the object being to hit the ball into a series of holes in as few strokes as possible.

    1. I like to play golf on weekends. [ ] [ ]
    2. The golf course is beautiful, but I always lose my golf balls in the water. [ ] [ ]

  2. An activity resembling golf, such as miniature golf or disc golf.

    1. Let's go play some miniature golf after dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. Disc golf is a fun outdoor activity that combines elements of golf and frisbee. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

game sport
golf intransitive-verb

  1. To play golf.

    1. He likes to golf every Sunday. [ ] [ ]
    2. They golf together, enjoying the fresh air and beautiful scenery of the golf course. [ ] [ ]
golf transitive-verb

  1. To hit (a golf ball).

    1. He golfed the ball into the water hazard. [ ] [ ]
    2. She golfed the ball straight down the fairway, impressing her instructor with her form. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "golf" in English means: A game played on a large course with a small hard ball and clubs, the object being to hit the ball into a series of holes in as few strokes as possible., An activity resembling golf, such as miniature golf or disc golf..

The phonetic transcription of "golf" is /ɡɒlf/ in British English and /ɡɑːlf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "golf": game, sport.

Example usage of "golf": "I like to play golf on weekends.". More examples on the page.