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Definition of downcourt

downcourt

/ˈdaʊnˌkɔːrt/
down · court
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• adverb

1

Toward or at the opposite end of a playing court, especially in basketball or tennis.

Example

"The point guard dribbled rapidly downcourt to set up the team's offensive play."

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• adjective

1

Directed toward or occurring at the opposite end of a playing court, especially in basketball or tennis.

Example

"A quick downcourt pass allowed the forward to score an easy layup before the defense could recover."

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• noun

1

The half of a playing court toward which a team or player is advancing, or the opposite end of the court.

Example

"The rebounder immediately looked to the downcourt for an open teammate."

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• Nearby Words

downballot
downbeat
downcast
downcourt
downdraft
downer
downfall

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Downcourt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/downcourt
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