grass court

noun

: a tennis court with a grass surface

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Draper, the world No. 29 and a grass court specialist, will be a real threat at Wimbledon this year after winning the first ATP title of his career at the Stuttgart Open two weeks ago. Matias Grez, CNN, 30 June 2024 Wake up a little earlier than usual to play an energizing game of tennis on its grass court, or ease into the day with an intimate yoga session held in the gazebo before exploring the neighboring seaside charm of Ortigia and Marzamemi. Liam Hess, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2024 Meanwhile, following The Championships, these new courts will be opened to the community and offer locals the opportunity to play on grass courts, extending the Wimbledon experience beyond just spectatorship. Jon Haworth, ABC News, 10 July 2024 Shelton isn’t alone in his worries about returning to clay directly after playing on grass courts at Wimbledon. Carly Breland, CNN, 27 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for grass court 

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grass court was in 1880

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“Grass court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grass%20court. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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