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

Most of them weren't necessarily even on the grass court.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 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

The upkeep of a grass court will be expensive unless it is feasible to move its position from time to time.

From Outdoor Sports and Games by Miller, Claude H.