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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As some of his teammates embraced Wiggins on the court after the final horn, Butler dapped up a couple friends courtside and bolted for the locker room. Danny Emerman, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025 The actress celebrated her birthday courtside with her 5-year-old son Rebel and partner Eboni Nichols. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025 The bird advocacy group warns pickleball's distinctive pop sound, which can reach up to 120 decibels courtside, threatens the park's tranquility and wildlife. Christine Clarridge, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025 However, the model didn’t go public with their relationship until 2022, sharing photos of her and Ortiz courtside at a Boston Celtics game. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 21 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2025.

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