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 Pacers’ pursuit of Morris underscores their desire to solidify depth in the backcourt heading into camp. —Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025

Davis, 28, will be part of a crowded backcourt when training camp begins Tuesday at the team’s Golden 1 Center practice facility. —Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025

While Mitchell might have begun this season as a reserve if Herro was healthy, the expectation is Mitchell will start alongside Norman Powell in the Heat’s backcourt while Herro is sidelined. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025

However, as magical as their playoff run was, the need to improve their depth in the backcourt was evident. —Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for backcourt

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

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