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

Del Pino won’t need to handle a major workload in the backcourt, but his potential is intriguing as a 6-5 point guard with good court vision and experience playing high-level European competition as a teenager. —Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2025

At one point, Green saw a double team in the backcourt shortly after the ball was inbounded — Golden State is fully committed to the cause. —Kelly Iko, New York Times, 1 May 2025

But Young and Herro defensively in the same backcourt? —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025

Like the UConn backcourt, Texas guard Rori Harmon — who is not related to Ashley Harmon — had to rebound from a season-ending injury. —Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 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