clay court

noun

: a tennis court with a clay surface or a synthetic surface that resembles clay

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The duo decided to put red clay courts in the development (though hardcourts would have been cheaper), and the club became known for having the best clay courts in the region. Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026 There are simply too many rankings points up for grabs on clay courts for someone with designs on reaching the top of the game to concede anything. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026 The tournament is also played on hard court, which is in contrast to the clay court at the French Open and the grass court at Wimbledon. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2026 Open May through September, two synthetic clay courts surrounded by pine trees beckon you to practice your backhand. Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clay court

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clay court was in 1885

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“Clay court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clay%20court. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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