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courtside

American

[kawrt-sahyd, kohrt-] / ˈkɔrtˌsaɪd, ˈkoʊrt- /

noun

(in sports) the area adjoining the official playing area of a court, as in basketball, tennis, or volleyball.

Etymology

Origin of courtside

First recorded in 1965–70; court + side ¹

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You can find them at Milan Fashion Week, on the French Riviera and courtside at NBA games.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026

I have had enough stories about people who bought a courtside seat instead of buying a Lamborghini to drive to the Easthampton Citarella.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

Swift showed up for Game 4, joining “Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay and the other celebrities who regularly show up courtside at Madison Square Garden.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

The streets around the Manhattan venue have become a rallying point for thousands of fans to cheer on their team, as celebrity superfans including Spike Lee, Timothee Chalamet and Ben Stiller applaud courtside.

From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026

Mom and my friends would have courtside seats, he assured me.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman

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