Divot (noun)

1. A piece of turf or soil that is cut or dug out, typically by a golf club.
2. A hole or depression in the ground, usually made by a golf club.

Origin:

Of scottish origin, from "davot" meaning "a piece of turf".

Examples:

1. He took a divot the size of a saucer when he hit his approach shot.
2. The golfer filled the divot with sand from a container on the cart.
3. It's considered good golf etiquette to replace a divot after taking it out.
4. The ground was covered with divots from the previous day's golf match.
5. The divot was caused by the player's poor swing technique.