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Definition of hardcourt

hardcourt

/ˈhɑːrd.kɔːrt/
hard · court
Plural:hardcourts
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hardcourt Lexical Profile

hardcourt Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A sporting court, especially for tennis or basketball, that has a solid, rigid playing surface made of materials such as asphalt, concrete, acrylic, or hardwood, rather than grass or clay.

Example

"The tennis player adjusted her footwork for the faster bounce of the ball on the hardcourt."

2

The sport of basketball, or the polished wooden floor on which a basketball game is played.

Example

"After recovering from his knee injury, the veteran guard was eager to return to the hardcourt."

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• Nearby Words

hardbound
hardcopy
hardcore
hardcourt
hardcover
harden
hardenbergia

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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