court · noun /kɔːrt/
court (SPORTS)
B1 C an area drawn out on the ground that is used for playing sports such as tennis and basketball
Dictionary examples:
a tennis/basketball/squash court
They were penalized for having too many players on the court.
Learner example:
I stayed in a hotel with [a] swimming pool, tennis court and private beach. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Slovak)
court (LAW)
B2 C or U the place where a judge decides whether someone is guilty of a crime
Dictionary examples:
He's due to appear in court again on Monday.
Please describe to the court exactly what you saw.
the Court of Appeals
the European Court of Human Rights
The lack of evidence means that the case is unlikely to go to court.
Learner example:
Two days after, I went to the law court as a witness. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)
