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

Boatright was a key member of the 2014 UConn national title team, starring in the backcourt alongside Shabazz Napier. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

Ball and Edwards can make a case for being the best backcourt in the league. — Law Murray, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Thompson is 36 but fits Miami’s win-now mindset and is expected to start in the backcourt alongside Davion Mitchell, with a frontcourt of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins. — Greg Cote august 23, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026

Yet another electrifying backcourt blue-chipper, Cayden Daughtry, led the Rebels to a 71-60 victory against Drive Nation of Texas for the 2026 title. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 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