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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 Facts

Word length
3
Starts with
P
Ends with
R
Contains
A
Scrabble score
5
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pɑː

Meaning

Definitions

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

In context

Example Sentences

a par-5 hole
par for this course is 72
on a par with the best

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