court

noun
UK: /kɔːt/
US: /kɔːrt/

  1. A place where legal trials happen.

    1. I have to go to court tomorrow for jury duty. [ ] [ ]
    2. The court decided that the company was liable for damages caused by negligence. [ ] [ ]

  2. An area marked out for ball games such as tennis or basketball.

    1. They played tennis on the court behind the gym. [ ] [ ]
    2. The basketball court was full of students during the lunch break, enjoying a game. [ ] [ ]

  3. The people involved in a trial, including the judge and lawyers.

    1. The court found him guilty of all charges. [ ] [ ]
    2. The court has adjourned for the day and will reconvene tomorrow morning at nine. [ ] [ ]

  4. The residence or retinue of a monarch or other high-ranking person.

    1. He was presented at court as the new ambassador. [ ] [ ]
    2. Life at court was full of intrigue and political maneuvering for positions of power. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tribunal law court courtyard solicit
court transitive-verb

  1. To try to get the attention and admiration of someone, often romantically.

    1. He tried to court her with flowers and gifts. [ ] [ ]
    2. The prince attempted to court the princess, showering her with attention and expensive presents. [ ] [ ]

  2. To try to obtain or achieve something.

    1. The company is trying to court new investors. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government is courting controversy with its proposed changes to environmental regulations. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "court" in English means: A place where legal trials happen., An area marked out for ball games such as tennis or basketball., The people involved in a trial, including the judge and lawyers., The residence or retinue of a monarch or other high-ranking person..

The phonetic transcription of "court" is /kɔːt/ in British English and /kɔːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "court": tribunal, law court, courtyard, solicit.

Example usage of "court": "I have to go to court tomorrow for jury duty.". More examples on the page.