CEFR A2

golf

noun

Meaning

A game played on a large outdoor course, in which a small hard ball is struck with a club into a series of 18 holes. The object is to get the ball into each hole in the fewest possible strokes.

Examples

He took up golf in his early twenties.
The club has a challenging 18-hole golf course.

Synonyms: game, sport, pastime, recreation

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golf (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡɔlf/

Definition

A game played on a large outdoor course, in which a small hard ball is struck with a club into a series of 18 holes. The object is to get the ball into each hole in the fewest possible strokes.

Examples

He took up golf in his early twenties.
The club has a challenging 18-hole golf course.

How to Use golf

play golf (collocation): To participate in the sport of golf. — "She learned to play golf from her father."
golf course (collocation): The area of land where golf is played. — "The golf course was covered in a thick layer of fog."
golf club (collocation): The equipment used to hit the ball in golf. — "He swung his golf club with great force."

Synonyms of golf

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