Court
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Court
Noun
- An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
"The girls were playing in the court."
- A street with no outlet, a cul-de-sac.
- A housing estate under the Home Ownership Scheme.
- An apartment building, or a small development of several apartment buildings.
- Royal society. The residence of a sovereign, prince, nobleman, or other dignitary; a palace.
"The noblemen visited the queen in her court."
Verb
- To seek to achieve or win (a prize).
"He was courting big new accounts that previous salesmen had not attempted."
- To risk (a consequence, usually negative).
"She courted controversy with her frank speeches."
- To try to win a commitment to marry from.
- To engage in behavior conducive to mating with.
"The bird was courting a potential mate by performing an elaborate dance."
- To attempt to attract; to invite by attractions; to allure.