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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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To sit nightly in the courtside seats occupied by the Lakers coaching and training staff in that era was akin to a spot in the front row of a box-office title fight.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

"I know a lot of people have been concerned about the All-Star Game, not seeing as much effort. Today we saw it," said former US President Barack Obama, who was seated at courtside.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Diggs and Cardi B confirmed their romance in May, taking their love courtside at Madison Square Garden during the NBA 2025 Playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Yes: There are always buyers willing to pay a premium for a skybox or courtside seat, and stadiums are loading up on VIP accouterments to woo big wallets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

It wasn’t illegal, as a Spare, to sit courtside or to switch jobs like Mrs. Laroux had said, but that didn’t mean it was done.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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