noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

golfer

GOL-fuh

Golfer (noun) means a person who plays golf. Example: “The course was busy with weekend golfers.”

noun

A person who plays golf.

"The course was busy with weekend golfers."

How to use golfer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who plays golf, whether casually or professionally.

golfers plural

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The course was busy with weekend _____.

"Golf" plus the agent suffix "-er," the same pattern as "runner" or "painter."

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What does “golfer” mean?

The word “golfer” means a person who plays golf. In plain terms, someone who plays golf, whether casually or professionally.

How do you pronounce “golfer”?

“Golfer” is pronounced GOL-fuh (/ˈɡɒlfə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “golfer” in a sentence?

Here is “golfer” used in a sentence: “The course was busy with weekend golfers.”

What part of speech is “golfer”?

“Golfer” is a noun.

Is “golfer” a common word?

“Golfer” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.