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

Recent Examples on the Web Photo : Sinna Nasseri Courtside Flicks Burnie, the Heat’s seven-foot-tall mascot, poses with fans courtside. John Vorwald, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024 Following Art's losing streak, Tashi spurs him on to compete for courtside supremacy in a match against his former best friend — and Tashi's former boyfriend — Patrick, played by Josh O'Connor. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024 Besides standard suites, the arena will have four courtside cabanas, 10 backstage bungalows and three different member-only clubs. Kevin Draper Doug Mills, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024 Mulkey, whose courtside outfits are louder than the crowd, is America’s most unlikable coach by acclimation. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024 Sitting courtside next to the highest-profile hardwood wives? David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024 On March 31, the Renfield star, 34, was photographed attending the Atlanta Hawks' home game against the Milwaukee Bucks, sitting courtside with his 5-year-old son Joaquin. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024 Watkins and Bueckers first interacted at a Nike event last summer while sitting courtside at a high-school all-star game in New York. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024 Despite all his current issues, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill will switch gears from football and be on hand as courtside coach. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024

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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 26 Apr. 2024.

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