Word
golfing
Phoneticsgolf·ing
US/ˈɡɑɫfɪŋ/
UK/ɡˈɒlfɪŋ/
Definition
n. the activity or sport of playing golf. You use this word to describe the time you spend on the golf course.
n. the activity of playing the game of golf, typically for recreation or competition. Functions as a gerund describing the sport as a continuous activity.
Examples
“He spends most of his weekends golfing with his friends.”
“The resort offers several outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, and professional-level golfing on an eighteen-hole course.”
“While some view golfing as a leisurely pastime, others approach the sport with a rigorous focus on technical precision and physical endurance.”
Examples
simple
“He spends most of his weekends golfing with his friends.”
contextual
“The resort offers several outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, and professional-level golfing on an eighteen-hole course.”
complex
“While some view golfing as a leisurely pastime, others approach the sport with a rigorous focus on technical precision and physical endurance.”
Usage
Typically used as an uncountable noun or a gerund; often follows verbs like 'go' or 'enjoy'.
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