putting

[ˈpʊtɪŋ]

putting Definition

• 1. the action of hitting a golf ball with a putter
• 2. the act of placing something somewhere

Using putting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "putting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  His putting was excellent today, he only needed 24 putts to complete the round.

• Example

  I'm just putting the finishing touches on my essay.

• Example

  She is putting the book back on the shelf.

• Example

  He is putting his keys in his pocket.

putting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for putting

• placement
• positioning
• laying
• setting

Phrases with putting

• putting green

  an area of short grass on which golfers practice putting

  Example

  He spent an hour practicing his putting on the putting green.

• putting on airs

  behaving in a way that is intended to impress others, often by pretending to be more important or better than one actually is

  Example

  She's always putting on airs and acting like she's better than everyone else.

• putting up with

  tolerating or enduring someone or something unpleasant

  Example

  I don't know how she puts up with her boss's constant criticism.

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Summary: putting in Brief

The term 'putting' [ˈpʊtɪŋ] refers to two different actions. The first is the act of hitting a golf ball with a putter. The second is the act of placing something somewhere. Examples include 'His putting was excellent today,' and 'She is putting the book back on the shelf.' Phrases include 'putting green,' where golfers practice putting, and 'putting on airs,' meaning behaving in a way that is intended to impress others.