golf ball

noun

1
: a small hard dimpled ball used in golf
2
: the spherical printing element of an electric typewriter or printer

Examples of golf ball in a Sentence

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Hail that's 2 inches in diameter falls between the size of a golf ball and a tennis ball, according to meteorologists. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 28 May 2025 Keep your eyes open for bears, whales, moose, mountain goats, seals, and bald eagles (their heads look like white golf balls in the trees). Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025 The golf balls are sold in sets of 3 sleeves with 8 balls in each for $27.98. Member's Mark Fresh Fruit Tarts For patriotic celebrations or backyard barbecues, these red, white, and blue fruit tarts were made for entertaining during the summer. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 May 2025 McIlroy then happened to have an atrocious week driving the golf ball. Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for golf ball

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of golf ball was in 1545

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“Golf ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golf%20ball. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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