courtside

noun

court·​side ˈkȯrt-ˌsīd How to pronounce courtside (audio)
: the area at the edge of a court (as for tennis or basketball)

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Actress Mariska Hargitay, who joined Swift courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, appears to have one notable gap in her Broadway schedule. Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Among those courtside include members of the NBA champ New York Knicks; Kelce’s Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, other teammates and coaches; ex-Disney boss Bob Iger and spouse Willow Bay; and current Disney powerhouse Dana Walden. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 July 2026 That’s why Swift’s appearance jumping up and down courtside at Game 4 felt so jarring. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 From date night sightings and courtside appearances to red carpets, this era has brought a noticeable glow to her style. Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for courtside

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of courtside was in 1969

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“Courtside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtside. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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