half-court

noun

ˈhaf-ˈkȯrt

ˈhäf-

: a dividing line that separates a playing court into equal halves (as in basketball)

also : the area comprising each half

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The same prize will be available at the final home game unless nobody makes the previous half-court shot, in which case the one during the game against USC on March 8 will be worth $10,000. —

Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024 When Orlando’s half-court offense seemed stuck in the mud, the Magic had no choice but to take advantage of Charlotte’s turnovers. —

Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024 The winning design features an open lawn area, two play areas, a tennis court and a basketball half-court, among other amenities. —

Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2024 Another factor was Maryland’s full- and half-court press packages that forced the Wildcats to work to cross midcourt without incurring a 10-second violation. —

Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for half-court