forecourt

noun

fore·​court ˈfȯr-ˌkȯrt 

1

: an open court in front of a building

2

: the area near the net in a court game

Examples of forecourt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Marilyn’s official handprints, footprints, and signature are embedded in the cement of the Chinese Theater’s front forecourt at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

For the event, the palace's forecourt is transformed into a colorful parade ground. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Tourists are seen at the forecourt of the iconic Gateway of India as a digital display of messaging app WhatsApp is displayed, in Mumbai on August 25, 2023. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 July 2026

In Ryazan, Russia, video shows a fight breaking out near a forecourt as drivers waited for fuel. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for forecourt

• heliport
• nonsupport
• reexport
• teleport
• ultrashort
• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort