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
The danger for New Orleans is falling into the same offensive traps Orlando did — predictable half-court possessions in which one star initiates while everyone else stands around and watches.
—
William Guillory, New York Times, 27 May 2026
In March, Kohler received an internet-viral half-court tribute at a Michigan State University basketball game, featuring the team's forward and great-grandson Jaxon Kohler.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 24 May 2026
The 1-on-1 half-court games were mostly straightforward.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Citron swished a shot from half-court but didn't release the ball before the buzzer.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for half-court
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
William Guillory, New York Times, 27 May 2026
In March, Kohler received an internet-viral half-court tribute at a Michigan State University basketball game, featuring the team's forward and great-grandson Jaxon Kohler.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 24 May 2026
The 1-on-1 half-court games were mostly straightforward.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Citron swished a shot from half-court but didn't release the ball before the buzzer.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for half-court
Cite this Entry
“Half-court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-court. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
