Court

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrt/

Court (noun)

  1. a place where legal cases are heard and decided by a judge or jury
  2. an area marked out for playing sports like tennis or basketball
  3. the official home of a king, queen, or other royal person

Examples

  • The lawyer presented evidence in court.
  • She was summoned to appear in court.

Common collocations: appear in court, court case, court ruling, tennis court, basketball court

Synonyms of Court

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Court

  • In the context of legal restraint or judgment.