Definition

Noun: - The indoor court in which squash is played: A squash court is a rectangular, enclosed room with specific dimensions and markings, designed for playing the sport of squash. It features walls (front, side, and back) that are in play.

Usage

The term "squash court" refers specifically to the physical playing area for the sport. It is used to indicate the location where a squash match or practice session takes place.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The university has six new squash courts for students to use.
  • We booked a squash court for an hour this evening.
  • The ball hit the top of the front wall and went out of the squash court.

Advanced Usage

• "to have the run of the squash courts": to have unrestricted access to use the squash courts.
  • As a team member, he has the run of the squash courts after hours.

Variants and Related Words

• Squash (noun): The racquet sport played inside a squash court.
  • She plays squash every Tuesday.
• Court (noun): A defined area for playing various ball games (e.g., tennis court, basketball court).
  • The tennis courts were resurfaced last year.

Synonyms

• Squash facility: A place equipped with one or more squash courts.
• Racquetball court: A similar but distinct type of indoor court used for a different sport. (Note: This is a related but not exact synonym, as the sports and court specifications differ.)

Related Phrases

(Note: "Squash court" itself is not typically part of phrasal verbs or idioms. The following are common collocations.) - To book/reserve a squash court: To schedule a time to use a court. - You need to book a squash court online in advance. - To be on the squash court: To be actively playing or practicing inside the court. - He spends two hours on the squash court every day.

Noun

1. the indoor court in which squash is played