courtside

noun

court·​side ˈkȯrt-ˌsīd How to pronounce courtside (audio)
: the area at the edge of a court (as for tennis or basketball)

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The numbers 77, 82, 79 and 83 flashed up on the boards courtside, revealing just how much Gauff was going for surety over speed. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025 The Honey Deuce arrived amid the Roger Federer and Venus and Serena Williams era – and with it, a new era of courtside cocktails. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025 For those who like to follow a forehand winner with something shaken over ice, Rancho Valencia now offers a courtside cocktails menu featuring drinks like the Berry Deuce, Bourbon Cherry Smash, Bandeja and Up A Creek. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 Whether through headphones, screens, or courtside activations, Cracked Media Ventures meets fans at every touchpoint. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for courtside

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of courtside was in 1969

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“Courtside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtside. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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