CEFR B1

Birdie

noun

Meaning

A score of one stroke under par on a single hole in golf.

Examples

He sank a long putt for a birdie on the 15th hole.
She was hoping for a birdie to get back into contention.

Synonyms: under par, eagle, bogey

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Birdie (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: [ˈbɜːr.di]

Definition

A score of one stroke under par on a single hole in golf.

Examples

He sank a long putt for a birdie on the 15th hole.
She was hoping for a birdie to get back into contention.
The course record was set with a score of 62, including several birdies.

How to Use Birdie

birdie on a hole (collocation): Achieve a score of one under par on a specific hole. — "She got a birdie on the 7th hole."

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