Tee

/ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small device used in golf to elevate a ball above the ground for the initial stroke.

He placed the golf ball on a tee before taking his first swing.

A mark or line used to indicate a specific point or area, such as the starting point of a golf hole.

The first tee was crowded with players waiting to start their game.

A letter T, used as a symbol or in design.

The logo featured a large tee in the center.

verb

To place a ball on a tee in preparation for playing a stroke.

She teed the ball up carefully to ensure an accurate hit.

From the shape of the letter T.

tee time

The scheduled time at which a golfer begins play.

on the tee

Referring to the teeing ground where a hole starts.

tee off

To begin play on a golf hole.

tees

Plural form of tee, referring to multiple golf tees.

t-shirt

A casual shirt without a collar.

A t-shirt.

He's wearing a cool graphic tee today.

To establish a starting point.

Let's tee this event up for next week.