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
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
In late December, Avdija was moved to the bench full-time when Unseld began starting a front court of Kyle Kuzma, Porzingis and center Daniel Gafford.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 29, 2023
It happened again in the first overtime when Hall broke free as the Spartans moved the ball into the front court.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2022
A couple of gazelles played in this front court, while we, reposing on a divan, arranged round the first chamber of the tomb, were favoured with a most commanding view of the valley outspread beneath.
From Sketches by Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield
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