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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Korin Miller, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
Take inspo from Jennifer Lawerence and style them with a sweater and maxi skirt, or wear them with jeans and a tee for a more casual look.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Vijay Singh won’t play in this year’s tournament Twenty-five years after his Masters victory, Vijay Singh will not tee it up this week.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Pair them with your favorite bra top at the gym, and then toss on a slouchy tee or sweater after hours.
—Korin Miller, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
Take inspo from Jennifer Lawerence and style them with a sweater and maxi skirt, or wear them with jeans and a tee for a more casual look.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
The quick turnaround would tee the proposal up for final approval when the full City Council meets hours later.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Vijay Singh won’t play in this year’s tournament Twenty-five years after his Masters victory, Vijay Singh will not tee it up this week.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Tee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tee. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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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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