golf
word
/ˈɡɑɫf/
gahlf
/ɡˈɒlf/
golf
Definition
A sport in which players hit a small ball into a series of holes using different clubs. The goal is to finish the course in as few shots as possible.
Usage & Nuances
Usually treated as an uncountable sport noun: 'play golf,' not usually 'play a golf.' Common combinations include 'golf course,' 'golf club,' and 'golf ball.' It can also refer to the general activity or culture around the sport.
Spanish: golfPortuguese (BR): golfePortuguese (PT): golfeChinese (Simplified): 高尔夫球 - 高尔夫运动Chinese (Traditional): 高爾夫球 - 高爾夫運動Hindi: गोल्फArabic: غولفBengali: গল্ফRussian: гольфJapanese: ゴルフVietnamese: gônKorean: 골프Turkish: golfUrdu: گالفIndonesian: golf
Example Sentences
My dad plays golf on Sundays.
basic
I never thought I'd get into golf, but it's actually really relaxing.
natural
She is learning golf this year.
basic
We watched golf on TV last night.
basic
He's obsessed with golf and talks about it nonstop.
natural
We booked a hotel next to a golf course for the weekend.
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