clay court

noun

: a tennis court with a clay surface or a synthetic surface that resembles clay

Examples of clay court in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
These ten red clay courts nestled in Riverside Park are fairly idyllic with unusually handsome plantings, friendly volunteers, and sailboats bobbing on the water nearby. David Shaftel, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2025 The complex features 22 total courts including 10 Har-Tru clay courts, plus a range of group and private lessons for adults and juniors, beginners and veterans trying to improve their game. Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 What sets a clay court shoe apart is the herringbone pattern on its sole—this Adidas pair has a very tight herringbone tread, for optimal grip. Paige Levinson, SELF, 14 July 2025 Many were used to play on both hard courts and clay courts, while others were only used on hard courts. Molly Harris, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for clay court

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clay court was in 1885

Cite this Entry

“Clay court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clay%20court. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!