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noun

ˈkȯrt How to pronounce court (audio)
Definition of courtnext
1
as in palace
the residence of a ruler Hampton Court was the imposing residence of King Henry VIII

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as in courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls) the art museum boasts a glass-sided court that is filled with an array of greenery and sculpture

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as in tribunal
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice this court is now called to order

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as in judge
a public official having authority to decide questions of law if it please the court, I'd like to approach the bench

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court

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verb

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as in to woo
to act so as to make (something) more likely you're courting disaster if you keep playing with matches

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2
as in to date
to go on dates that may eventually lead to marriage they courted for a year before getting married

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Recent Examples of court
Noun
And notably, the rationale for more security is a result of the court’s own decisions to enable easy access to guns. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026 The format was a two-round, timed shooting competition in which teams had 70 seconds to score as many points as possible from seven shooting locations around the court. — Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Verb
Moog is courting more customers for its aircraft, spacecraft and missile systems across several industries, priming its shares to rally, according to JPMorgan. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 July 2026 The Odyssey has also courted strong Oscar buzz, with many predicting the film to garner multiple nominations at the 2027 ceremony, as many of Nolan’s films — including the Best Picture-winning Oppenheimer — have in the past. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for court
Recent Examples of Synonyms for court
  1. palace
  2. courtyard
  3. tribunal
  4. judge
  5. woo
  6. date
  7. enclosure
  8. magistrate
Noun
  • Gregory Scharpen’s soundscapes are particularly nuanced in a dungeon scene and with rioters outside the palace walls.
    — Charles Lewis III, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
  • Martín said more evacuations could be coming and that the priority now was to protect the town of San Lorenzo, the home of the Escorial, Philip II’s 16th century royal palace and monastery.
    — Caroline Blumberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of palace
Noun
  • The common areas include a quaint courtyard where afternoon wine and cheese are served amongst water fountains and firepits.
    — Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
  • Circular patios and courtyards will direct light into the building, while gardens and outdoor resting places will allow visitors to take in views of the nearby Pichincha volcano.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026
Definition of courtyard
Noun
  • Sheinbaum has said that little evidence has emerged to substantiate claims of cartels interfering with elections, and noted that a state-level electoral tribunal ratified Rocha’s win in Sinaloa, after examining reports of irregularities.
    — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The decision comes at a time when the global tribunal is under enormous pressure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of tribunal
Noun
  • When court resumed later in the afternoon, the judge ordered Lux to undergo a mental health evaluation at Bridgewater State Hospital.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • The judge denied a request to unshackle him completely, saying that the handcuffs would be removed while Burke was at the table but that his legs would remain shackled under it.
    — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
Definition of judge
Verb
  • Christie’s, as always, is willing to adapt to the tastes of their clients, but the auction house also has multiple strategies for wooing tech wealth and trying to convert them to fine art.
    — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Jackson also must implement a statewide campaign network and woo over the state’s large independent base.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of woo
Verb
  • Stafford’s training camp focus, dating to his youthful ups and downs with the Lions, remains.
    — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 28 July 2026
  • The two have talked about their relationships (Barone dated the British actor Edward Bluemel for many years) and her and Skinner’s respective breakups.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Definition of date
Noun
  • The factory in the former Gildan building in Granite Industrial Park will make data center hardware such as liquid cooling enclosures and server racks.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
  • Today, Rockalina spends her days in a large outdoor enclosure built specifically for eastern box turtles.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of enclosure
Noun
  • Miguel Banuelos, a prisoner who walked away from Washington Ridge Conservation Camp in California and was captured in Tijuana, Mexico, was reported at large again after a Mexican magistrate released him, officials said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
  • In a recent ruling, a Cabarrus County magistrate granted the Mall at Concord Mills Limited Partnership the right to evict EZ Purchase LLC, doing business as Go Green CBD for unpaid rent.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
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