Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The area immediately bordering the official court of play, as in tennis or basketball.

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  • adverb sports Alongside the court of play.
  • adjective sports Located next to the court of play.

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Examples

  • After misfiring on a long 3-pointer just before the horn, a frustrated Pierce turned and said something to fans sitting in courtside seats.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • Vikings LB Chad Greenway sat in courtside seats provided by his good buddy and fellow South Dakotan Mike Miller.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • The two sat directly next to each other in courtside chairs, not on opposing sides of the net like other finalists do, while waiting for the trophy presentation to begin.

    USATODAY.com - When winning doesn't feel right 2001

  • New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia, Milwaukee Brewers reliever Manny Parra and Mets manager Jerry Manuel were in courtside seats. ...

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • The upcoming game and CBS interviews, being advertised as "courtside," will be filmed on April 1.

    Clark Kellogg: CBS Analyst To FACE OBAMA On Basketball Court With Harry Smith 2010

  • Magic Johnson sat courtside, meaning two of the top three players on the career triple-doubles list were at Madison Square Garden.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • David Beckham shares his passion for basketball with son Brooklyn, decked out in Lakers threads, courtside during the game.

    Archive 2009-12-01 admin 2009

  • Notes: Miami Dolphins receiver and former Denver Broncos player Brandon Marshall was sitting courtside. ...

    BUZZER BEATER AP/The Huffington Post 2011

  • Fans in premium seats will be able to have food and drinks delivered at courtside, and the venue will be ringed with concession stands.

    Washington Kastles plan to relocate to Southwest waterfront development 2011

  • David Beckham shares his passion for basketball with son Brooklyn, decked out in Lakers threads, courtside during the game.

    Lisa Loeb Welcomes Baby Girl | Extra admin 2009

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