putting

[ˈpʊtɪŋ]

putting Definition

  • 1the action of hitting a golf ball with a putter
  • 2the 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

Phrases with putting

  • an area of short grass on which golfers practice putting

    Example

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

  • 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.

  • 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.