putting green

noun

, Golf.

1. green ( def 24 ).

putting green

/ ˈpʌtɪŋ /

noun

1. (on a golf course) the area of closely mown grass at the end of a fairway where the hole is
2. an area of smooth grass with several holes for putting games

Word History and Origins

Origin of putting green¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

John Nieporte, the head pro at Trump’s West Palm Beach, Fla., golf club, raved about Trump as a “great boss and helluva golfer,” exalting his game from tee shot to the putting green.

From Los Angeles Times

Fleetwood was grinding last week on the practice putting green at the Renaissance Club during the Scottish Open and if that work pays dividends, the Englishman might make his major breakthrough.

From BBC

The Beaudry has a bocce ball court, putting green, golf simulator and poker game room among its tenant lures.

From Los Angeles Times

The house also featured a putting green, an NBA-sized basketball court, a heated salt-water filtration pool, and a spa built for 10 people.

From Seattle Times

“I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, I really don’t want to be stuck on the putting green with who knows how long of a delay.’

From Washington Times