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

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grass court

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

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

The sensation of playing a genuinely hard match with evenly balanced players on a good grass court, under ideal weather conditions, has only to be experienced to be appreciated.

From Lawn Tennis for Ladies by Lambert Chambers, Mrs.