noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The area near the center of a court, such as a basketball or tennis court uncountable

   "Smith passes the ball to Jones at midcourt."

Synonyms

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backcourtfrontcourthalfcourthalfcourt

Example

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"Smith passes the ball to Jones at midcourt."

Etymology

From mid- + court.

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