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

Edwards scored 34 points, but no one else tallied more than 14 as the Timberwolves’ half-court offense was stifled all afternoon. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026

Toronto is a good defensive team but doesn’t shoot the 3-ball well and has a half-court offense that can get mucked up and relies heavily on midrange jumpers. —James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026

The property features a 6,856-square-foot main residence and a 7,020-square-foot heated and cooled indoor arena with a sand volleyball court, a half-court basketball court, and a regulation pickleball court. —Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026

Lehigh University advanced to the Patriot League tournament semifinals on Thursday night after a half-court prayer went nothing but net at the buzzer. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for half-court

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