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golfing

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɡɑɫfɪŋ// UK //ɡˈɒlfɪŋ// golf·ing

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.


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.

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Usage

Typically used as an uncountable noun or a gerund; often follows verbs like 'go' or 'enjoy'.

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