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

Reeve and Cunningham were seen having a spirited conversation at half-court before the game, though both declined to detail the specifics of their talk with media. — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026

The new training facility features two full basketball courts and eight total baskets, making the setup amenable for full-court scrimmages as well as half-court drills and individual workouts. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The high schooler also hit four half-court shots, including the game winner in the final. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 July 2026

The story was made better because Banks played a huge role in helping Team Washington win, including hitting two shots near half-court in the first round. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 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