crosscourt

adverb or adjective

cross·​court ˈkrȯs-ˈkȯrt How to pronounce crosscourt (audio)
: to or toward the opposite side of a court (as in tennis or basketball)

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crosscourt was in 1915

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Cite this Entry

“Crosscourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crosscourt. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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