Pronunciation: /ˈpədər/

Definitions of putter

noun a person who putters around

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather likes to use a putter when he plays golf.

A2 She bought a new putter to improve her golf game.

B1 The golfer carefully selected the perfect putter for his next tournament.

B2 The professional golfer's putter was custom-made to fit his playing style.

C1 The golfer's putter was finely tuned to ensure precise putting on the green.

C2 The golfer's putter was a prized possession, crafted by a renowned club maker.

verb to busy oneself aimlessly

Example Sentences

A1 I putter around the house doing small tasks.

A2 She putters in the garden on weekends.

B1 He putters with his car in the garage, trying to fix it himself.

B2 They putter around the workshop, working on various projects.

C1 The artist putters in his studio, creating new masterpieces.

C2 After retiring, she enjoys puttering around the house, tending to her hobbies.

Examples of putter in a Sentence

formal He carefully selected a new putter for his golf game.

informal I can't seem to find my putter anywhere, have you seen it?

slang I need to practice my putting with this new putter I got.

figurative She tried to putter around the garden but couldn't focus on anything.

Grammatical Forms of putter

past tense

puttered

plural

putters

comparative

more putter

superlative

most putter

present tense

putters

future tense

will putter

perfect tense

have puttered

continuous tense

is putting

singular

putter

positive degree

putter

infinitive

putter

gerund

puttering

participle

puttering

Origin and Evolution of putter

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'putter' originated from the Middle English word 'putten' which means 'to push or thrust'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe pushing or thrusting actions, the word 'putter' evolved over time to refer to a type of golf club used for short and delicate shots on the putting green.