courtside

American  

[kawrt-sahyd, kohrt-] / ˈkɔrtˌsaɪd, ˈkoʊrt- /

noun

1. (in sports) the area adjoining the official playing area of a court, as in basketball, tennis, or volleyball.

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Etymology

Origin of courtside

First recorded in 1965–70; court + side ¹

Example Sentences

Everyone watches Alcaraz practically leaping into the courtside flower beds and proclaims: Well, he’s not going to do that when he’s 30.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

The 2024 US Open finalist wrote "no Chiefs jersey today" on a courtside camera lens after her victory and the pair were seen chatting and laughing in the locker room straight after the match.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

A nationwide noise ordinance is supposed to limit the din, especially late at night, but residents say the courtside clatter often goes unmuted.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

Brooks took advantage, sitting in a courtside seat on the baseline as Thiero stepped to the free throw line with 1:16 remaining.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

The minute Sam and the rest of the team rolled into the East Side Tennis Club, Dave Bendix was sure to have gotten word I was hanging courtside with his girlfriend.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin