miniature golf
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Definition
Noun: A novelty version of golf played with golf balls and putters on a miniature course featuring many obstacles. It is a recreational sport that emphasizes fun and skill in navigating through whimsical or challenging obstacles on a small-scale course.
Usage
"Miniature golf" is used as a compound noun to refer to the specific activity or game itself. It describes the entire concept, including the course, equipment, and rules. * We are going to play miniature golf this afternoon. * The city park has a new miniature golf course with a pirate theme. * Miniature golf is a popular family activity.
Examples
- The windmill is a classic obstacle in miniature golf.
- She got a hole-in-one on the final hole of the miniature golf course.
- They built a miniature golf business in the old warehouse.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related nouns.
- We bought some new miniature-golf putters. (Note: Often hyphenated when used attributively before a noun)
- He holds the local miniature golf championship title.
Variants and Related Words
- Mini golf (n.): A common shortened, informal synonym for "miniature golf."
- Let's play a round of mini golf.
- Putt-putt (n., trademark): A proprietary name for a type of miniature golf course, often used generically in some regions.
- The kids want to go to Putt-Putt.
- Adventure golf (n.): A term sometimes used for more elaborate, themed miniature golf courses.
Synonyms
- Mini golf
- Putt-putt (informal/trademark)
Related Phrases
- To play a round of miniature golf: The common phrase for participating in the game.
- We played a round of miniature golf after dinner.
- Miniature golf course: The specific location where the game is played.
- The miniature golf course was decorated with fairy tale characters.
Noun
- a novelty version of golf played with golf balls and putters on a miniature course featuring many obstacles