service court

American  

noun

1. the part of the court into which a player must serve in various games, as tennis, badminton, handball, or squash.

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Etymology

Origin of service court

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Eubanks started strong on his serve, his lengthy, 6’7” frame helping to place balls deep and near the edges of the service court.

From Washington Times • Aug. 3, 2022

He was sentenced to four days in jail, ordered to pay fines and perform community service, court records show.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2019

She was sentenced to five years’ probation and community service, court records show.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2018

Aziz would create a new account each time Twitter suspended him for violating its terms of service, court documents said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 17, 2015

My next move would be to pick out a certain section of the service court, and serve for that until I could put the ball where I wanted it.

From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem