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Definition of golfer

golfer

/ˈɡɑːl.fɚ/
golf · er
Plural:golfers
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golfer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who plays the game of golf, either recreationally or as a professional athlete.

Example

"The seasoned golfer carefully studied the slope of the green before making the final putt."

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• Rhymes for golfer

• Nearby Words

goldtone
golem
golf
golfer
goliath
goliath grouper
gollinger

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century in Scotland, formed from 'golf' (from Scots 'gowf', likely related to Middle Dutch 'kolf', meaning 'club') plus the agent suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Golfer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/golfer
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