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courtside

courtside

7 4.1
Seats or area next to a sports court where people sit close to the action
  • noun
  • /ˈkɔːrtˌsaɪd/
translation icon : zona junto a la pista
  • Kyrie Irving attended a basketball game courtside but couldn't play for his team, right?

Examples

  • And now, turn your attention courtside where Jill Martin meets a man who, later this week, will receive an honorary key to the city.

  • The fans cheered loudly from their courtside seats during the exciting basketball game.

  • I sat close to courtside with my dad; what a great time.

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  • So, you know, I had courtside seats to see really great people be in the eye of the storm.

  • I got you guys... Courtside seats to the playoffs tonight.

  • Courtside at the World Basketball League Championship Game 7, which is moments away, and we have just been handed the news.

  • He's trying to get courtside seats for the playoffs.

  • She took me to the Hawks and Lakers game courtside mid center court.

  • Sitting everywhere from the nosebleeds to courtside and viewing the game in person often stirs distinct emotional experiences and memories according to seating arrangements.

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  • She was thrilled to sit courtside for the championship match, close to all the action.

Synonyms

sideline
vscourtside
103 3.5

The area just outside the playing field where coaches and players wait

is beside a court seating spectators rather than a technical team area
ringside
vscourtside
11 5.8

Seats right next to a boxing or wrestling ring with a clear view

is beside a court rather than a ring, reserved for spectators and officials
ringside seat
vscourtside
5 3.7

A place very close to the action at a sporting event or show that lets you watch events up close

is beside a court and used mainly for spectators, officials, or photographers

Surface Forms

courtside singular
courtsides plural

Morphology

courtside = court + side (transparent) = court + side

Pure compound denoting the seats or area beside a court; meaning is directly derived from its components.

Etymology

Courtside is formed from court ('playing area') and side ('edge'), and it names the area or seats that are 'at the edge of the court', where spectators, officials, or photographers sit close to the game.