tennis-court
Definition
Noun: A "tennis-court" is a rectangular area of ground, typically made of grass, clay, or hard surface, that is marked with lines and designed for playing the game of tennis. It is divided into two halves by a net in the middle.
Usage Examples
- (The rectangular playing area for tennis.)
- (The physical surface of the court needs repair.)
- (The specific location where tennis is played.)
Advanced Usage
"on the tennis-court": referring to the location where tennis is played.
- He feels most confident on the tennis-court. (He performs best while playing tennis in that space.)
"tennis-court surface": the material covering the court (e.g., clay, grass, hard).
- The type of tennis-court surface can affect the speed of the ball. (The material influences gameplay.)
Variants and Related Words
Tennis (n): the sport itself, played on a tennis-court.
- She has been playing tennis for ten years. (The sport.)
Court (n): a general term for a playing area in various sports (e.g., basketball court, squash court).
- The tennis-court is just one type of sports court. (A broader category.)
Synonyms
- Tennis court: the same term, often written as two separate words ("tennis court").
- Playing surface: a general term for any area used for a sport.
- The tennis-court is a carefully maintained playing surface.
Related Idioms
- "The ball is in your court": an idiom meaning it is now your turn to take action or make a decision (derived from tennis, but not specific to a tennis-court).
- I've presented all the facts; the ball is in your court. (You must decide now.)