clay court

noun

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

Examples of clay court in a Sentence

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Soaring temperatures, high emotions and fiery-red clay courts set the backdrop for a high-drama French Open at Paris' Roland Garros this week. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 2 June 2026 Just a forehand shot away from the red clay courts, Auteuil is an authentic pocket of Paris that’s far from the tourist throngs—and the stereotypes sometimes saddled on it by east-leaning Parisians. Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 After securing his win, Menšík instantly collapsed onto the clay court. Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 The red clay courts at Roland-Garros Stadium in Paris are world famous. David Caraccio may 27, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 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

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“Clay court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clay%20court. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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