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Definition of forecourt

forecourt

/ˈfɔːr.kɔːrt/
fore · court
Plural:forecourts
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• noun

1

British The paved area in front of a petrol station where the fuel pumps are situated, or outside a car dealership where vehicles are displayed.

Example

"She pulled onto the garage forecourt to fill up her car with unleaded petrol."

2

An open area or courtyard in front of a large building or structure.

Example

"Visitors gathered in the paved forecourt of the museum before the guided tour began."

3

The front portion of a court nearest the net or front wall in games such as tennis, badminton, and squash.

Example

"The tennis player advanced into the forecourt to hit a crisp winning volley."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the prefix fore- ('in front of') and court, originally referring to the outer courtyard of a grand house or temple.

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