court

[US]/kɔːt/
[UK]/kɔːrt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a place where legal matters are heard and decided; a place where a monarch or other important person holds court proceedings; an area designated for playing sports
vt. to act in a way that shows you are interested in someone romantically; to try to gain the favor or support of someone
vi. to try to win someone's love or affection

Phrases & Collocations

court hearing

court case

courtroom

court order

court ruling

supreme court

court proceedings

court decision

people's court

in court

high court

district court

tennis court

basketball court

criminal court

federal court

out of court

court of justice

go to court

at court

law court

court of appeal

royal court

higher court

Example Sentences

the court of sessions.

a court jester; court records.

a drumhead court martial.

an echt court bouillon.

the court's grandiose facade.

a messy court case.

a court of the first instance

court a man's support

to accept the court's jurisdiction

The court is very dirty.

discharge a court order.

The court will rule on the matter.

a judge of a probate court.

the court was all bestrewn with herbs.

Real-world Examples

Nonetheless, the president lumped the two courts together.

Source: NPR News November 2018 Collection

Its exterior reflects the sky and its inner courts embrace nature.

Source: Vacation Travel City Guide: North America Edition

I ran up and down every court, after every loose ball for you.

Source: Chronicle of Contemporary Celebrities

Everyone at court was enchanted by me!

Source: Theatrical play: Gulliver's Travels

The supreme court ruling. Gay marriage is legal.

Source: Modern Family - Season 05

The ritual killing of his entire court.

Source: National Geographic: The Terracotta Army of China

And yes, one could imagine this court.

Source: Listening Digest

I know not why he courts me.

Source: The Vampire Diaries Season 2

They were taught to trust the courts.

Source: Leverage

But greed can sometimes court deadly danger.

Source: CGTN

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