front court

American  

noun

1. the section of the court nearest the front wall in certain games, as squash or handball.

2. Basketball.

   1. a team's offensive half of the court.

   2. 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

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Example Sentences

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front court

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

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

Michigan State: Izzo said senior forward Malik Hall will be out “a while,” with a foot injury that is potentially a major setback for a team that lacks front court depth.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2023

Williams used the time to get into the front court and drain a 24-footer at the buzzer for a 43-33 advantage, USC’s largest of the game to that point.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 15, 2023

In the front court sits a stone figure of a saint under a covering, completely clothed, and with even a cap on the head. 

From A Woman's Journey Round the World by Ida Pfeiffer

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