frontcourt

noun

front·​court ˈfrənt-ˈkȯrt How to pronounce frontcourt (audio)
1
: a basketball team's offensive half of the court
2
: the positions of the forwards and center on a basketball team
also : the forwards and center themselves

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Players and media panelists all contributed one ballot, which was made up of four guards and six frontcourt players. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 Day’Ron Sharpe is set to return to Brooklyn, and his next deal comes at an important time for the Nets’ frontcourt. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026 The Kings signed Achiuwa shortly after the start of the 2025-26 season to strengthen their frontcourt with Keegan Murray sidelined due to a thumb injury. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 The Lakers also have a free-agent decision looming with Rui Hachimura, while LeBron James’ departure creates additional opportunity in the frontcourt. — Dan Woike, New York Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for frontcourt

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of frontcourt was in 1920

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“Frontcourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frontcourt. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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