sand trap

noun

: an artificial hazard on a golf course consisting of a depression containing sand

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There’s no tire barriers or sand traps to go off in like on the track. — Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026 The greenery and the sand traps stayed in place as the ring was set up in the middle of it all. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026 On the other side of the putting green are two large chipping greens -- one with sand traps, one without. — John Dunlap, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026 Undulating and surrounded by sand traps! — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sand trap

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sand trap was in 1922

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“Sand trap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sand%20trap. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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sand trap

noun
: a hazard on a golf course consisting of a hollow containing sand
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