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 same is true about James and Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving, whose courtside presence at Game 5 — and his interactions with James during play — garnered notice on the TNT telecast. Jovan Buha, New York Times, 2 May 2025 But their recent appearance at the Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves game proves their relationship—and courtside couple style—is as strong as ever. Olivia Allen, Vogue, 1 May 2025 The Atlanta rapper attended the playoff game between the Cleveland Cavs and the Miami Heat on Tuesday (April 29), and posted a picture on Instagram of himself and Williams having a courtside chat. Angel Diaz, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025 The original post featured the Baton Rouge rapper and current partner, Brittany Renner, courtside watching James and the Lakers in the NBA playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday (April 22). Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 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 19 May. 2025.

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