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court
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- pronunciation:
- kort
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A court is an open space with buildings or walls around it.
We sometimes eat in the food court at the mall. |
| definition 2: |
A court is a special area in which people can play certain types of sports. Basketball and tennis are played on courts.
The little kids don't know how to play basketball, but they have fun running all over the court!
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| definition 3: |
A court is a place where a judge or a group of people decide if a person or business has broken the law or not. A court is also a place where decisions about the law are made.
Everybody became quiet when the judge came into the court. |
| definition 4: |
A court is the judges or other people in a court of law who listen to everything presented to them and make decisions. A court decides what is legal and what is not, and a court decides if a person or group has broken the law or not.
The witness had to tell the court everything she saw that day. |
| definition 5: |
When we talk about the court of a king or queen or emperor, we mean the place where he or she lives or rules from, or we mean all the advisers and other important people who serve the ruler.
Sir Henry was one of the queen's most important advisers at court.The young duke was a popular figure among the king's court. |
| definition 6: |
A court is a short street that usually has only one way in and out.
Sharon Court has only four houses on it. |
| related words: |
yard |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
courts, courting, courted |
| definition: |
When you court someone, you try to get their love or attention.
The prince courted her for two years before she agreed to marry him. |
| related words: |
date, see |
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