golfing

UK: ˈɡɒlfɪŋ | US: ˈɡɑːlfɪŋ

Definition

  1. n. the activity or sport of playing golf

  2. v. (present participle) engaging in the sport of golf

Structure
golf <game of golf>ing <present participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "golf" likely derives from the Dutch word "kolf" (meaning "club") or the Middle Scots term "gouf," both referring to the game. The suffix "-ing" is an Old English present participle marker, indicating the ongoing action of playing golf. The term "golfing" emerged in the 19th century as the sport gained popularity, combining the noun "golf" with the dynamic "-ing" to describe the act of playing.

Examples

  1. He spends every weekend golfing with his friends.

  2. Golfing requires patience and precision.

  3. She took up golfing after retiring from her job.

  4. The weather was perfect for golfing yesterday.

  5. Professional golfing tournaments attract large audiences.