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grass court

American  

noun

  1. an outdoor tennis court having a grass surface.


grass court British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of grass court

First recorded in 1880–85


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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

The American great would need a wildcard, but there are two available for the grass court event which begins on Monday, 8 June.

From BBC ● May 28, 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

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

And it’s heavenly playing on a grass court; there are so few in the Colony.

From Grit Lawless by F.E. Mills Young

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