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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But Ogwumike is the kind of player whom the Sparks could build a competitive campaign around, especially with a front court in which she plays alongside Brink.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
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
LSU has several returnees in the front court, including 6-10 senior Derek Fountain, 6-5 senior Mwani Wilkinson, 6-10 sophomore Jalen Reed and 6-6 Tyrell Ward.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
The Bubastites constructed the large front court by building walls round it, and the Ptolemies commenced the huge western pylon.
From Architecture Classic and Early Christian by T. Roger (Thomas Roger) Smith
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