Definition of "courtside" [courtside]

• The area immediately bordering the official court of play, as in tennis or basketball. (noun)

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• "Vikings LB Chad Greenway sat in courtside seats provided by his good buddy and fellow South Dakotan Mike Miller."
• "After misfiring on a long 3-pointer just before the horn, a frustrated Pierce turned and said something to fans sitting in courtside seats."
• "The two sat directly next to each other in courtside chairs, not on opposing sides of the net like other finalists do, while waiting for the trophy presentation to begin."