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 These best-selling tennis balls are best for hard courts, but can also be used on indoor courts, as well as clay courts. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2024 As more than a thousand tennis clubs popped up across the country, all with clay courts, Spanish players learnt to adapt to the slower pace of play. Julia O'Driscoll, The Week Uk, theweek, 15 July 2024 That was followed a little over a week later with a maiden French Open title on the clay courts of Paris and confirmation soon after that the young star will join forces with Nadal in a dream doubles partnership at this month’s Paris Olympic Games. Aleks Klossok, CNN, 1 July 2024 The herringbone-pattern outsole gives ultimate traction, great for outdoor and clay courts. Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for clay court 

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Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clay court was in 1885

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“Clay court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clay%20court. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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