Forecourt

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The area in front of a petrol station where the petrol pumps are situated; pumping area. British
  2. 2
    the outer or front court of a building or of a group of buildings wordnet
  3. 3
    Any open area in front of a building. British

    "Limerick terminus has changed but little since its opening, and travellers still ascend the same flight of steps from the forecourt to enter the handsome two-storey stone building, which contains the offices and a recently-modernised refreshment room."

  4. 4
    In racket sports, the front part of the court.

Example

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"The forecourt looked grimy, like it hadn't been cleaned in days."

Etymology

From fore- + court.

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