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courtside

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

noun

  1. (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

Example Sentences

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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

Unlike past mayors, he didn’t sit courtside at the game or end up on the Jumbotron.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

His courtside seat at basketball team Toronto Raptors' stadium was recently decorated with icicles and, last month, a giant pile of ice blocks appeared in the city with the album's release date encased inside.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Already catering to one of the more glamorous fan bases in the league, the Lakers added a row of courtside seats behind each basket for postseason games.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The minute Sam and the rest of the team rolled into the East Side Tennis Club, Dave Bendix was sure to have gotten word I was hanging courtside with his girlfriend.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

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