court
Translation
court, courtyard, tribunal
Examples
The case will go to court.
The case will go to court.
Let's play on the tennis court.
Let's play on the tennis court.
The king held a meeting in his court.
The king held a meeting in his court.
Grammar Patterns
((countable)) a place where legal cases are heard. The suspect will appear in court tomorrow.
((countable)) an area for playing a sport like tennis or basketball. The basketball court is busy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tribunal, field (sports), palace
Etymology
From Latin 'cohors' meaning 'enclosed yard', which came into English via Old French 'cort'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a king holding 'court' (a legal session) in the 'courtyard' of his palace, which also has a tennis 'court'. This links the legal, royal, and sports meanings.