birdie
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɝdi// UK //bˈɜːdi// birdie
n. a score in golf where you finish a hole in one shot fewer than the standard number. It is a good result that most players are happy to get.
n. a score of one stroke under par on a specific hole. Often used as a verb in informal sports commentary to describe the act of achieving this score.
She played well and made a birdie on the fifth hole.
After a perfect drive and a precise chip onto the green, he sank the putt to secure a birdie.
The professional golfer managed to recover from a poor start by hitting three consecutive birdies, significantly improving her position on the leaderboard before the final round.
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'make', 'get', or 'sink'.