minigolfn.
/ˈmɪnɪɡɒlf/, U.S. /ˈmɪniˌɡɔlf/, /ˈmɪniˌɡɑlf/ A form of golf played on a small-scale course or (now usually) on a novelty putting course consisting of a variety of obstacles. Also called miniature golf.
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miniature golf1890
clock golf1899
best ball1920
putt-putt1922
midget golf1930
crazy golf1936
minigolf1950
mini-putt1971
pitch-and-putt1972
1950 Gaz. & Bulletin (Williamsport, Pennsylvania) 10 June 7/2 (advt.) Play Miniature Golf..Williamsport Mini-Golf Club.
1967 Word Study Dec. 3/1 In the world of sports and entertainment there is minigolf, mini-Olympics, and minitheater.
1978 Detroit Free Press 5 Mar. d21/1 (advt.) Swim, bowl, play tennis, shuffleboard, handball, mini-golf.
1992 London (Ont.) Visitor 1993–4 9/3 Not up to a full round? Try mini-golf at one of four major locations.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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