grass court

noun

: a tennis court with a grass surface

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Several pieces from the current collection, including the classic knits, heavyweight cotton crewnecks and the Collegiate Cap, are already built to outlast the summer grass court season. Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams will reunite on the iconic grass courts at Wimbledon for the women's doubles event, the tournament, announced Tuesday. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 June 2026 After a 10-year hiatus, Serena Williams, 44, and Venus Williams, 45, are returning to the grass courts at Wimbledon as doubles partners. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 June 2026 His wife, Edith, was concerned about his workload, and the grass court outside his office was meant to force more relaxation. Will Weissert, Fortune, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for grass court

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grass court was in 1880

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“Grass court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grass%20court. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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