backcourt

noun

back·​court ˈbak-ˈkȯrt 

1

: the area near or nearest the back boundary lines or back wall of the playing area in a net or court game

2

a

: a basketball team's defensive half of the court

b

: the positions of the guards on a basketball team

also : the guards themselves

a team with a strong backcourt

Examples of backcourt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Atkins was supposed to be a 3-and-D player to complement Kelsey Plum in the backcourt. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026

The two once again will be one of the most dynamic backcourts in the NBA. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

The Sparks, led mostly by a frontcourt, will have a tough time trying to deal with the combination of Gray and Howard in the backcourt. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026

That is what has made this past week-plus so intriguing in the Miami Heat’s backcourt. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for backcourt

• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort
• deport
• disport
• distort
• escort
• exhort

Kids Definition

backcourt

noun

back·​court -ˈkō(ə)rt 

-ˈkȯ(ə)rt

1

: a basketball team's defensive half of the court

2

: the positions of the guards on a basketball team

also : the guards themselves

a team with a strong backcourt