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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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Leslie sat courtside with her family watching her former team beat the expansion Fire.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

Open match that finished at 3:33 a.m.: the courtside sponsorship from Oura, the smart ring whose key functions include sleep tracking.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

She sat courtside at Game 4 of the NBA Finals, when the Knicks pulled off a stunning upset against the San Antonio Spurs in a 107-106 finish.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Iger, 75, is a prominent basketball fan who has been a regular courtside presence at Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers games.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

When Finkle and I reached the foul line, I looked around and spotted Annie, Mom, and Mr. Stokely at courtside.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman

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