endcourt

English

noun
Definitions
  • In basketball (and, less commonly, in other sports whose playing area is called a court as well), the portion of the court at either end; and, by extension, certain seating sections alongside these playing areas.

Etymology

Compound from English end (patient of action) + English court (woo).

Origin

English

court

Gloss

woo

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