frontcourt
noun
front·court
ˈfrənt-ˈkȯrt 
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
Examples of frontcourt in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The Celtics have a glaring need for frontcourt help, and there aren’t many difference-making centers set to hit free agency.
—
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
However, the Knicks have a better frontcourt, featuring six-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and the second-best defensive big in the NBA, behind Wemby, Mitchell Robinson.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Toronto was shorthanded in the frontcourt without starting center Temi Fagbenle (right shoulder), and the Sparks trio of bigs had a field day with 54 points in the paint.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
Now the Knicks head into the conference finals knowing the frontcourt challenge is only getting tougher.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for frontcourt
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
However, the Knicks have a better frontcourt, featuring six-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and the second-best defensive big in the NBA, behind Wemby, Mitchell Robinson.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Toronto was shorthanded in the frontcourt without starting center Temi Fagbenle (right shoulder), and the Sparks trio of bigs had a field day with 54 points in the paint.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
Now the Knicks head into the conference finals knowing the frontcourt challenge is only getting tougher.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for frontcourt
Cite this Entry
“Frontcourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frontcourt. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
