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golf

Meaning in simple English

US /ɡɑlf/ · UK /ɡɒlf/

golf means: A game where players use clubs to hit balls into holes, trying to use as few hits as possible.

noun

BALL SPORTA2

A game where players use clubs to hit balls into holes, trying to use as few hits as possible.

  • I play golf on Sundays.
  • She bought a new set of golf clubs.
  • Would you like a round of golf tomorrow?

Common phrases: play golf, golf course, round of golf

RADIO LETTER GC2

The word used for the letter G when spelling messages over a radio.

  • The pilot said Golf to indicate G.
  • The call sign ends with Golf.
  • Repeat the final letter as Golf.

Common phrases: golf alpha, golf bravo

verb

PLAY SPORTB1

To play the sport of hitting a small ball into holes with clubs.

  • We golf every Saturday.
  • She golfed with her father yesterday.
  • Do you golf when you are on holiday?

Similar words: play golf

Common phrases: golf with someone, golf every weekend

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