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
She was expected to be a key part of the Huskies front court this season.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 30, 2023
The ball went to Young in the backcourt, who dribbled into the front court and knocked down a 29-footer over Brown.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
Sanna Strom’s long pass to the front court was picked off by Gaston and the Longhorns were able to run out the clock.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 4, 2023
And yet there was nothing suspicious in the avenue of old oaks that led to the front court, not a sign of life to be seen or heard.
From The Woman of Mystery by Leblanc, Maurice
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