Court /kɔːt/

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

Definition

noun

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.
“The girls were playing in the court.”
(social) Royal society.

verb

To seek to achieve or win.
“He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted.”
To risk (a consequence, usually negative).
“He courted controversy with his frank speeches.”

Synonyms charm entrance romance solicit

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