Synonyms

sand trap

American

noun

(on a golf course) a shallow pit partly filled with sand, usually located near a green, and designed to serve as a hazard.

sand trap British

noun

another name (esp US) for bunker

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Etymology

Origin of sand trap

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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There was scraggly grass in one sand trap and wooden blocks and a toy castle in another, evidence of children at play.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024

“If I may draw a comparison,” he said, “I’m not going to tell you what I’m doing on the 8th hole if I get in the sand trap there.”

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2023

Manicured gardens and rolling lawns fill out the scenic exterior, which keeps the amenities coming with a swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court and two-hole golf course complete with a sand trap.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2021

One of the balls during their matchup was hit into the weeds near a sand trap.

From Fox News • Sep. 25, 2021

Oh my God, why am I falling into this sand trap?

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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