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Definition of frontcourt

frontcourt

/ˈfrʌnt.kɔːrt/
front · court
Plural:frontcourts
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frontcourt Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The offensive players on a basketball team who play closest to the basket, specifically the center, power forward, and small forward.

Example

"With two seven-footers in the starting lineup, the team boasted the most dominant frontcourt in the league."

2

In basketball, the offensive half of the court, located between the midcourt line and the basket a team is attacking.

Example

"The point guard quickly dribbled the ball across the timeline into the frontcourt to set up the play."

3

In court sports such as tennis, handball, or squash, the portion of the playing area nearest the net or front wall.

Example

"She moved aggressively into the frontcourt to put away the short return with a crisp volley."

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• Nearby Words

frontal
frontally
frontbench
frontcourt
frontend
frontier
frontiersman

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