court
noun
1. an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
Similar word(s): judicature, tribunal
Definition categories: group, assembly
2. a room in which a lawcourt sits
- television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
Similar word(s): courtroom
Definition categories: man–made, room
3. the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state
Definition categories: group, authorities, government, regime
4. a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played
- players had to reserve a court in advance
Definition categories: man–made, field
5. Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947)
Definition categories: person
6. the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince
Definition categories: group, cortege, entourage, retinue, suite
7. a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area
Definition categories: man–made, hotel
8. a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws
Similar word(s): lawcourt
Definition categories: man–made, court, judicature, tribunal
9. the residence of a sovereign or nobleman
- the king will visit the duke's court
Definition categories: man–made, residence
10. an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
- the house was built around an inner court
Similar word(s): courtyard
Definition categories: man–made, area
11. respectful deference
- pay court to the emperor
Similar word(s): homage
Definition categories: act, deference, respect
Sentences with court as a noun:
- The girls were playing in the court.
- The noblemen visited the queen in her court.
- The queen and her court traveled to the city to welcome back the soldiers.
- Many famous criminals have been put on trial in this court.
- The court started proceedings at 11 o'clock.
- The court is now in session.
- The local sports club has six tennis courts and two squash courts.
- The shuttlecock landed outside the court.
verb
1. make amorous advances towards
- John is courting Mary
Similar word(s): romance, solicit, woo
Definition categories: social, act, move
2. seek someone's favor
Similar word(s): woo
Definition categories: social
3. engage in social activities leading to marriage
- We were courting for over ten years
Definition categories: social, act, move
Sentences with court as a verb:
- He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted.
- He courted controversy with his frank speeches.
- The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance.
- She's had a few beaus come courting.
- In this season, you can see many animals courting.