courtside

noun

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

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One fan sitting courtside even turned his back and threw his drink over his shoulder aimed at an official. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026 Snoop Dogg kept pace with Steve Kerr’s fiery courtside antics, providing hilarious commentary as the Warriors coach was ejected during a Clippers victory. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026 Rookie Kon Knueppel once again put on a show in his hometown, with his parents watching at courtside, leading Charlotte with 26 points. Eric Nehm, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026 In addition, Sam Richardson sported a sleek Audemars Piguet Royal Oak courtside at a Lakers game. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026 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 13 Jan. 2026.

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