frontcourt

noun

front·​court ˈfrənt-ˈkȯrt 

1

: a basketball team's offensive half of the court

2

: the positions of the forwards and center on a basketball team

also : the forwards and center themselves

Examples of frontcourt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The three formed a formidable frontcourt that could score, pass and defend. — Rob Peterson, New York Times, 26 July 2026

The two are expected to anchor Atlanta’s frontcourt heading into the second half of the season. — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

The Mystics used their size inside, taking advantage of the Valkyries’ smaller frontcourt, as Iriafen and Lauren Betts were dominant down low. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

Along with trading Stewart and acquiring John Collins, the status of another key Pistons frontcourt player, restricted free agent Jalen Duren, remains up in the air. — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for frontcourt

• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort
• deport
• disport
• distort
• escort
• exhort