Court

/kɔːt/

The meaning and definition of Court, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To risk (a consequence, usually negative).
    β€œHe courted controversy with his frank speeches.”
  2. To engage in behavior leading to mating.
    β€œThe bird was courting by making an elaborate dance.”
noun
  1. An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
    β€œThe girls were playing in the court.”
  2. A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, squash, badminton, volleyball and some other games
    β€œThe local sports club has six tennis courts and two squash courts.”
Synonyms charm entrance romance solicit

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