Standard Lemma guide

outcourt

adj · adv · noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈaʊtkɔː(ɹ)t/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Playing or played on the outcourt.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, handball, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Occurring outside the courtroom; adjudicated outside of a trial.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: law

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3

adv

Meaning 3

On the outcourt.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, handball, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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4

noun

Meaning 4

An outer or exterior court.

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5

noun

Meaning 5

The other half of the court from the goal one is aiming for.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, handball, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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6

verb

Meaning 6

To woo or court in a better, more successful or more assiduous manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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History

Etymology

From out + court.

From out- (“surpass”) + court.