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

1. a novelty version of golf played with golf balls and putters on a miniature course featuring many obstacles