front court
Americannoun
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the section of the court nearest the front wall in certain games, as squash or handball.
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Basketball.
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a team's offensive half of the court.
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the players who play offensively in the front court, including the center and the two forwards.
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Etymology
Origin of front court
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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That forced the Aces to run some sets with Wilson at small forward and a much-larger front court in front of her before NaLyssa Smith ran into foul trouble.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Musselman has already managed to remake the Trojans’ now-supersized front court with six new transfer wings and forwards, all of whom are 6-foot-6 or taller.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025
Needing help for its undersized front court, the Washington women’s basketball team snagged a commitment from Eastern Michigan center Tayra Eke.
From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024
She was expected to be a key part of the Huskies front court this season.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 30, 2023
The knight arose, and ran into the front court, where Dr. Herries asked him ‘what the matter meant.’
From James VI and the Gowrie Mystery by Lang, Andrew
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