service court

noun

1. the part of the court into which a player must serve in various games, as tennis, badminton, handball, or squash.

Word History and Origins

Origin of service court¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Eubanks started strong on his serve, his lengthy, 6’7” frame helping to place balls deep and near the edges of the service court.

From Washington Times

Fish and Wildlife Service, court documents said.

From Seattle Times

He also agreed to forfeit $4.27 million and make restitution to the Internal Revenue Service, court records show.

From Reuters

He was sentenced to four days in jail, ordered to pay fines and perform community service, court records show.

From Los Angeles Times

And finally, he stood flat-footed on the service court, while wrapping tape around the handle of his racket, and implored his opponent, Karen Khachanov, to go ahead and serve — even though Kyrgios was holding his racket upside down at the time.

From New York Times