half-court

noun

ˈhaf-ˈkȯrt 

ˈhäf-

: a dividing line that separates a playing court into equal halves (as in basketball)

also : the area comprising each half

Examples of half-court in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Luka’s scoring magic When half-court isn’t hard enough, Luka Doncic goes for the full-court heave. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

One of the highlights of the night was Jovic’s make on a half-court heave at the halftime buzzer. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Tre Jones made a half-court shot at the buzzer to give Chicago a 62-56 halftime lead. — CBS News, 29 Oct. 2026

At halftime, two students will be selected for the annual $10,000 half-court shot. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for half-court

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