courtside

noun

court·​side ˈkȯrt-ˌsīd How to pronounce courtside (audio)
: the area at the edge of a court (as for tennis or basketball)

Examples of courtside in a Sentence

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Almost the entire 2025-26 UConn roster was in attendance along with coach Geno Auriemma and wife Kathy sitting courtside. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2025 Charlotte resident Jay Bilas is normally seen at courtside calling college basketball games. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025 The heat courtside was surely a factor too given the physicality of their games. Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 According to videos shared on social media, Cousins can be seen arguing with a fan sitting courtside, who appeared to be making gestures towards the basketball player mimicking someone crying and wiping away their tears with their fists. Sean Neumann, People.com, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for courtside

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of courtside was in 1969

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“Courtside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtside. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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