backcourt

noun

back·​court ˈbak-ˈkȯrt 

1

: the area near or nearest the back boundary lines or back wall of the playing area in a net or court game

2

a

: a basketball team's defensive half of the court

b

: the positions of the guards on a basketball team

also : the guards themselves

a team with a strong backcourt

Examples of backcourt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bailey should receive a similar opportunity to make his own mark in the backcourt. —Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2025

Booker and Green could give Phoenix a dynamic backcourt if the chemistry is right, something Phoenix battled with Durant. —Kelly Iko, New York Times, 22 June 2025

The Sky also recently lost veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot to a season-ending knee injury, further depleting their backcourt depth. —Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025

The Sparks started a three-point guard lineup against Phoenix, pairing Sims and Plum and with Julie Allemand (six assists) in the backcourt with Hamby and center Azurá Stevens in the frontcourt. —John W. Davis, Oc Register, 1 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for backcourt

• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort
• deport
• distort
• escort
• exhort
• extort

Kids Definition

backcourt

noun

back·​court -ˈkō(ə)rt 

-ˈkȯ(ə)rt

1

: a basketball team's defensive half of the court

2

: the positions of the guards on a basketball team

also : the guards themselves

a team with a strong backcourt