1. the half of a basketball court that contains a team’s own basket
Usage: basketball
2. the area of a tennis court between the service line and the baseline
Usage: tennis
3. the guards on a basketball team collectively
Usage: basketball

Examples

• The team struggled to defend their backcourt against fast breaks.
• She hit a powerful shot deep into the backcourt.
• The coach praised the backcourt’s ball-handling skills.
• He positioned himself near the baseline in the backcourt.
• Their backcourt consists of two experienced point guards.
• The ball bounced high in the tennis backcourt.
• The team’s backcourt dominated the game with excellent passing.