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par

noun verb

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

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Word length
3
Starts with
P
Ends with
R
Contains
A
Scrabble score
5
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

pɑː

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noun

  1. (golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

    “A par-5 hole”

noun

  1. A state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced

    “On a par with the best”

verb

  1. Make a score (on a hole) equal to par

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Example Sentences

A par-5 hole
Par for this course is 72
On a par with the best

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