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

The Dream were loaded with backcourt All-Stars Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray, and point guard Jordin Canada was among the league’s best. — Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

If the Nets believe their guards from last year deserve more time, Ament offers a way to avoid crowding the backcourt further. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026

The fifth-year Braun will lead the Gophers in the backcourt along with returning starters Grace Grocholski and Tori McKinney. — CBS News, 17 June 2026

The Spurs forced a miss after the Castle free throws, and the rebound bounced all the way into the backcourt. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 June 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