grass court
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of grass court
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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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
If fully fit, Draper could begin his grass court season in Stuttgart - where he won the title two years ago - on 8 June before heading home to play at Queen’s Club in London.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
"When that ball is coming in fast, especially on a grass court, you have to stay low and stay down," said Draper.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025
A surprise Wimbledon semi-finalist in 2022, Maria has a game made for a grass court - but even she could not have thought her week would pan out like this.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025
I think, however, most players will agree with me that a good grass court is the ideal surface for lawn tennis.
From Lawn Tennis for Ladies by Lambert Chambers, Mrs.
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