grass court

American  

noun

1. an outdoor tennis court having a grass surface.

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grass court British  

noun

1. a tennis court covered with grass See also hard court

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Etymology

Origin of grass court

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The AELTC, for example, says it has spent over £60m in supporting grass court events since 2019.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

There was reason for Raducanu to be confident against Zheng, who is still finding her feet on the grass court and has a serve that can waver when under pressure.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

“My team and I have made the difficult decision to miss the grass court season this year.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2023

The four-time major champion and former No. 1-ranked player posted a photo of herself on a grass court and wrote on Twitter: “my Achilles still isn’t right so I’ll see you next time.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2022

And turning from the valley, she walked some distance into the grass court, and stood.

From Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France by Weyman, Stanley J.