Word Noun
birdie
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈbɝdi/ UK /bˈɜːdi/ birdie UK spelling birdied, birdieing, birdies
Definition
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.
Examples
“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'.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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