1. In basketball, the area of the court near the opponent's basket, or the players (typically forwards and center) who play in that area.
Usage: sports; basketball

Examples

• The team's frontcourt dominated the paint with strong rebounding.
• Their frontcourt players were too tall for the opposing defense to handle.
• The frontcourt needs to set better screens to open up the guards.
• She plays frontcourt and averages 15 points per game.
• The frontcourt battle will be crucial in determining the outcome of the game.