Phrase guide

hole in one

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A hole that is completed by sinking the ball in a single shot or attempt, with one hit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: golf, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ace, dodo

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Any rare, wonderful, or remarkable accomplishment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, idiomatic

Examples

  • If we can get the entire thing moved over in a day, it'll be a hole in one with the customer.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

18 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: forat en un — in golf
  • Chinese Mandarin: 一桿進洞 /一杆进洞 (yīgǎnjìndòng) — in golf
  • Danish: hole-in-one — in golf
  • Dutch: hole-in-one — in golf
  • Finnish: hole in one — in golf
  • Finnish: holari — in golf
  • Finnish: ässä — in golf
  • French: trou en un — in golf
  • French: trou d'un coup — in golf
  • German: Ass — in golf
  • Japanese: ホールインワン (hōruinwan) — in golf
  • Korean: 홀인원 (horinwon) — in golf
  • Polish: trafienie w dołek za jednym uderzeniem kija golfowego — in golf
  • Spanish: hoyo en uno — in golf
  • Swedish: hole-in-one — in golf
  • Swedish: spik — in golf
  • Thai: โฮลอินวัน — in golf
  • Zazaki: ju qul dı — in golf