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

Example Sentences

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

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

After Burton’s free throws, North Carolina pushed it to the front court and called timeout with 0.6 seconds left before Sibande came up with a block of Caleb Love as time expired.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2023

During his interview, Sheppard referred to a “log jam” in Washington’s front court.

From Washington Times • Jan. 29, 2023

In the front court are some old brass and iron cannon, lying dismounted—trophies of Turkish war.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 57, No. 351, January 1845 by Various