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

But by the second half, Conwell was out of the mix and veteran Dru Smith was the backcourt choice off the bench. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

Joining Petty in the new-look backcourt is Butler transfer Azavier Robinson, who made 15 starts as a freshman but had his season cut short by a wrist injury that required surgery. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

But one wrinkle that has challenged Giddey is the expectation of boxing out that Splitter has placed upon backcourt players. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

On Thursday, the Nets announced that Dëmin had a right leg bone bruise and would be reevaluated in a week, adding urgency to the need for reliable play in the backcourt. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 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