1. a small peg or stand used to support a golf ball when making the first stroke on each hole
2. the designated area on a golf course where players begin each hole
3. a T-shaped pipe fitting used to connect three pipes
Usage: plumbing

1. to place a golf ball on a tee
2. to begin play on a golf hole

Examples

• She placed the golf ball on the wooden tee.
• The golfer stepped up to the first tee.
• He teed up his ball and took a practice swing.
• The plumber installed a tee to connect the water pipes.
• We’re scheduled to tee off at 9 AM.
• The ball rolled off the tee in the wind.
• She bought a pack of plastic golf tees.