A court is a special place where people go to solve legal problems. A judge or jury listens to problems and makes decisions.
The court decided the case today.
She went to court to give evidence.
A court can mean the people who live and work with a king or queen. They help the ruler make decisions and run the country.
The king’s court met to discuss plans.
She served in the queen’s court long ago.
A court is a flat area with lines where people play sports such as tennis or basketball. It is often outside or in a gym.
The children played on the basketball court.
We went to the tennis court after school.
To court someone means to try to make them love you. It is often the first step before dating or marriage.
He courted her for many months.
They are courting to get married soon.
To court favor means to try to get support or approval from someone important by being nice or helpful.
The politician courted the votes of young people.
She courted favor with her boss carefully.
A court can be an open space near a palace or large house, where people meet or events happen.
The ceremony took place in the palace court.
Guards waited outside the court gates.
To court danger or trouble means to do things that may cause bad or unsafe results. It is often used to warn someone.
He courted danger by ignoring the rules.
They courted disaster with bad planning.
