1
: the letter t
2
: something shaped like a capital T
3
informal
: t-shirt
wearing a cotton tee
4
: a mark aimed at in various games (such as curling)
1
a
: a small mound or a peg on which a golf ball is placed before being struck at the beginning of play on a hole
b
: a device for holding a football in position for kicking
c
: an adjustable post on which a ball is placed for batting (as in T-ball)
2
: the area from which a golf ball is struck at the beginning of play on a hole
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Mike Dojc, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
That’s the power of the perfect accent piece: Swift could wear them with jeans and a tee, and the end result would be just as chic.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
Dennis Esser, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Besides economic differences, Oliver’s other biggest distinction from Harris and Trump — his opposition to Israel’s role in the war in Gaza — could further tee him up to have influence in states with substantial Arab American and Muslim populations, like Michigan.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The tournament spans just three rounds, and the challenge hole, No. 14—a sloping dogleg par 5 with a Sunday setup that moves the tee box up 70 yards—became Thitikul’s playground.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
That’s the power of the perfect accent piece: Swift could wear them with jeans and a tee, and the end result would be just as chic.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
Castle Pines will officially be the longest golf course to host the PGA Tour when the players tee it up on Thursday.
—Dennis Esser, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Besides economic differences, Oliver’s other biggest distinction from Harris and Trump — his opposition to Israel’s role in the war in Gaza — could further tee him up to have influence in states with substantial Arab American and Muslim populations, like Michigan.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Tee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tee. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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tee
2 of 3 noun1
a
: a small peg on which a golf ball is set to be struck
b
: an adjustable post on which a ball is placed for batting (as in T-ball)
2
: the area from which a golf ball is struck in starting play on a hole
tee
3 of 3 verb
teed; teeing
: to place on a tee
teed up the ball
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