Search Dictionary
Definition of backcourt

backcourt

/ˈbæk.kɔːrt/
back · court
Plural:backcourts
JUMP TO:

backcourt Lexical Profile

backcourt Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

In basketball, the half of the court that a team defends, opposite the basket it is attacking.

Example

"The offensive team has eight seconds to advance the ball out of the backcourt."

2

In basketball, the guards on a team considered collectively as a playing unit.

Example

"The championship team boasted the most dynamic starting backcourt in the league."

3

In tennis and other racket sports, the area of the court between the service line and the baseline.

Example

"She prefers hitting powerful groundstrokes from the backcourt rather than rushing the net."

Antonyms
View all antonyms for backcourt

• adjective

1

Relating to, occurring in, or playing in the backcourt in sports such as basketball or tennis.

Example

"The referee called a backcourt violation when the point guard stepped over the midcourt line."

Antonyms
View all antonyms for backcourt

• Nearby Words

backchat
backcomb
backcountry
backcourt
backdate
backdoor
backdown

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Backcourt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/backcourt
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.