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

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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

Musselman has already managed to remake the Trojans’ now-supersized front court with six new transfer wings and forwards, all of whom are 6-foot-6 or taller.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2025

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

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

I began to think she never would be found, when I bethought me to look into the great front court, all covered with snow.

From Curious, if True Strange Tales by Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn