noun
- sandy or hilly land near a seacoast, especially in Scotland, often used for golf courses
Usage: chiefly British; often used in the plural 'links'
Examples
- The golf course was built on linksland overlooking the North Sea.
- Scottish linksland provides the natural terrain for championship golf tournaments.
- The sandy linksland stretched for miles along the coast.
- Many famous golf courses are situated on linksland in the United Kingdom.