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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 2024 US Open finalist wrote "no Chiefs jersey today" on a courtside camera lens after her victory and the pair were seen chatting and laughing in the locker room straight after the match.

From BBC

Turns out, Reaves’ camp thought these words were exactly coming from James, witness the brief courtside meeting between Reggie Berry, one of Reaves’ agents, and Paul during a Lakers game earlier this week.

From Los Angeles Times

Tickets range from about £100 in the upper tier stands to upwards of £600 on courtside benches.

From BBC

A nationwide noise ordinance is supposed to limit the din, especially late at night, but residents say the courtside clatter often goes unmuted.

From Barron's

Even courtside seats were empty in the final minutes.

From Los Angeles Times