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

His rim protection was sorely missed as the Warhawks’ backcourt routinely got to the rim at will and still finished the game shooting over 50%. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026

The backcourt is experienced with Jonathan Box, who has transferred back to USJ as a grad student, and senior Alijah Lovelace. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

His absence has created additional backcourt opportunities for Nolan Traoré and Brown, two young guards whose roles continue to evolve. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026

The results again were heartening, with Conwell at times forging a spirited undersized backcourt chemistry with starting point guard Davion Mitchell, and at other times injecting a vigor into the second unit with Pelle Larsson. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 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