Definition

Noun: A specifically marked rectangular area, typically with one or more walls, designed and used for playing the sport of handball.

Usage

The term "handball court" refers to the defined playing surface for the sport. It specifies the boundaries and essential features where the game occurs. - The new recreation center features a professional-grade handball court. - We reserved the handball court for an hour this afternoon.

Advanced Usage

• "to have the handball court to oneself": To be the only person or group using the court.
  • I got to the gym early so I could have the handball court to myself for practice.

Variants and Related Words

• Court (noun): A quadrangular area, often marked with lines, for playing various ball games (e.g., tennis court, basketball court).
• Handball (noun): 1. A game played in a walled court or against a single wall by two or four players who strike a small rubber ball with their hands. 2. A different team sport played on a larger rectangular court (this sport is typically played on a "handball pitch" or in a "sports hall," not specifically a "handball court" in common English usage).

Synonyms

• Playing court
• Handball playing area

Related Phrases

• "On the handball court": Participating in or located within the boundaries of the game.
  • He is a fierce competitor on the handball court.

Notes

In English, "handball court" most commonly refers to the court for the American or Irish variant, which is played against walls. The court for the Olympic team sport (like European handball) is usually called a "handball pitch" (outdoors) or is simply played in a sports hall.

Noun

1. the court on which handball is played