grass court
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of grass court
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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I love how fast he gets forward inside the baseline on a grass court.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Serena has 14 titles on the hallowed grass court — six in doubles, one mixed doubles and seven in singles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
He would have been looking to kick on further in 2026, but will now miss the entire grass court season along with the majority of the clay court swing.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
Roosevelt’s wife, Edith, concerned that he was working too hard, had a grass court built outside his office that he could use for his daily recreation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
The remainder of the team journeyed first to Beckenham and then to Roehampton for their first grass court play of the season.
From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem
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