crosscourt

American  

[kraws-kawrt, -kohrt, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˈkɔrt, -ˈkoʊrt, ˈkrɒs- /

adjective

1. (in racket games) directed to the diagonally opposite side of the court.

2. Basketball. directed to the opposite end of the court.

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adverb

1. (in racket games) to or toward the diagonally opposite side of the court.

2. Basketball. to or toward the opposite end of the court.

Etymology

Origin of crosscourt

First recorded in 1910–15; cross- + court

Example Sentences

But he got on the scoreboard in thrilling fashion Wednesday night, tipping away a crosscourt pass and taking the ball in transition for a dunk that left even his dad nodding approval from the bench.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

But Keys was broken again and it went to a tiebreak, where she slumped 4-0 behind and had to save two set points before converting for the set with a blistering crosscourt winner.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Bencic is hitting her low, flat groundstrokes confidently and the strength of her backhand - both crosscourt and down the line - particularly caused problems for Gauff.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

DeRozan caught a crosscourt pass off the inbounds and got fouled again.

From Washington Times • Oct. 28, 2023

If I had moves like Devon, I’d be cruising crosscourt with Scotty Pippin!

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes