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

Example Sentences

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Courtside tickets for Sunday’s game were listed for nearly $10,000 apiece on a secondary site, and Smith estimated that the festivities could have a $250 million impact locally.

From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2023

Courtside seats 166 and 167 at the arena where the Los Angeles Lakers play their home games are pretty much as good as it gets.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2023

Officials say those who tested positive attended the event Nov. 7 and 8 at Courtside Basketball Center in Rocklin.

From Washington Times • Dec. 12, 2020

Courtside celebrities are a common sight at Laker games.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2019

Courtside Films offers a service in which players can send video clips and receive a highlight tape for $100, a fee that varies depending on the amount of footage.

From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2017

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