courtside

American

[kawrt-sahyd, kohrt-] / ˈkɔrtˌsaɪd, ˈkoʊrt- /

noun

(in sports) the area adjoining the official playing area of a court, as in basketball, tennis, or volleyball.

Etymology

Origin of courtside

First recorded in 1965–70; court + side ¹

Example Sentences

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It was crystallized even more because iconic former Lakers coach Pat Riley sat courtside after a celebration for the unveiling of his statue on the Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2025, Gallo closed its Courtside Cellars winery in San Miguel and laid off 47 workers, according to the San Luis Obispo Tribune.

From Los Angeles Times

"I know a lot of people have been concerned about the All-Star Game, not seeing as much effort. Today we saw it," said former US President Barack Obama, who was seated at courtside.

From Barron's

Diggs and Cardi B confirmed their romance in May, taking their love courtside at Madison Square Garden during the NBA 2025 Playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

Everyone watches Alcaraz practically leaping into the courtside flower beds and proclaims: Well, he’s not going to do that when he’s 30.

From The Wall Street Journal

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