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

But until this year, the American had not won a match on a grass court for two years.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 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

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

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

From Count Hannibal A Romance of the Court of France by Weyman, Stanley John