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court

 

[ kɔːt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Sports
Context #1 | Noun

legal system

A court is a place where legal matters are decided by a judge or a panel of judges. It is a tribunal with the authority to adjudicate legal disputes between parties and carry out justice.

Synonyms

judiciary, tribunal

Examples of usage

  • The case will be heard in the Supreme Court next week.
  • The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A court is a marked-out area, typically rectangular, where sports such as tennis, basketball, or volleyball are played.

Synonyms

arena, playing field

Examples of usage

  • She served an ace on the tennis court.
  • The basketball court was newly renovated.
Context #3 | Verb

attempt to gain favor

To court someone means to try to gain their favor or affection, especially with a view to marriage.

Synonyms

pursue, woo

Examples of usage

  • He courted her with flowers and chocolates.
  • She was being courted by several wealthy suitors.

Translations

Translations of the word "court" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tribunal

🇮🇳 अदालत

🇩🇪 Gericht

🇮🇩 pengadilan

🇺🇦 суд

🇵🇱 sąd

🇯🇵 裁判所

🇫🇷 tribunal

🇪🇸 tribunal

🇹🇷 mahkeme

🇰🇷 법원

🇸🇦 محكمة

🇨🇿 soud

🇸🇰 súd

🇨🇳 法庭

🇸🇮 sodišče

🇮🇸 dómstóll

🇰🇿 сот

🇬🇪 სასამართლო

🇦🇿 məhkəmə

🇲🇽 tribunal

Etymology

The word 'court' has its origins in Old French 'court' meaning 'royal residence' or 'enclosed yard'. It evolved to refer to the place where a king or queen held formal receptions, and later to the legal and sporting contexts we know today.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #185, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.