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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

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And after a recruitment that included time courtside at a New York Knicks-Orlando Magic game, his mind was made up.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Jun. 27, 2026

Stephen A. Smith and Kevin Hart are among those who think the decades-long courtside staple deserves an NBA championship ring.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

Soccer arranged for him to sit courtside at an NBA game, receive VIP passes to Universal Orlando, attend spring training with the Yankees and meet with a number of U.S. national team players.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

Seven said as they ran into the arena and snagged courtside seats.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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