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

Adding Heckel gives the Huskies additional experience in the backcourt alongside rising juniors KK Arnold and Ashlynn Shade following the departure of superstar guard Paige Bueckers. —Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2025

Rick Carlisle had Haliburton stand in the backcourt, Siakam stand high above the key, and Nesmith spaced on the weak-side wing. —Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025

Minnesota won three of four games against the Sparks last season, but the Sparks did not have Plum in their backcourt. —John W. Davis, Oc Register, 17 May 2025

Veteran Skylar Diggins will lead a backcourt with Erica Wheeler and Lexie Brown. —The Athletic, New York Times, 13 May 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