All Definitions for Court
Below are all the dictionary definitions of court:
1An enclosed space
2A courtyard
3An uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings
4Also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses
5A blind alley.
6A street with no outlet, a cul-de-sac.
7A housing estate under the Home Ownership Scheme.
8An apartment building, or a small development of several apartment buildings.
9Royal society.
10The residence of a sovereign, prince, nobleman, or other dignitary
11A palace.
12The collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority
13All the surroundings of a sovereign in his regal state.
14Any formal assembling of the retinue of a sovereign.
15Attention directed to a person in power
16Behaviour designed to gain favor
17Politeness of manner
18Civility towards someone.
19The administration of law.
20The hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered.
21The persons officially assembled under authority of law, at the appropriate time and place, for the administration of justice
22An official assembly, legally met together for the transaction of judicial business
23A judge or judges sitting for the hearing or trial of cases.
24An organization for the administration of law, consisting of a body of judges with a certain jurisdiction along with its administrative apparatus.
25The judge or judges or other judicial officer presiding in a particular matter, particularly as distinguished from the counsel or jury, or both.
26The session of a judicial assembly.
27Any jurisdiction, civil, military, or ecclesiastical.
28A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, handball, badminton, volleyball, squash and some other games
29One of the two divisions of a tennis, badminton or volleyball court, in which the player or players of each team play
30A space prepared and decorated by certain bird species in which to advertise themselves for a mate.
31To seek to achieve or win (a prize).
32To risk (a consequence, usually negative).
33To try to win a commitment to marry from.
34To engage in behavior conducive to mating with.
35To attempt to attract
36To invite by attractions
37To allure.
38To attempt to gain alliance with.
39To engage in activities intended to win affections.
40To engage in courtship behavior.
41A surname from Middle English for someone who worked or lived in a court.
42A municipality in Bern canton, Switzerland.
About rhymes for court
Finding the right rhyme for court helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "An enclosed space", court has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Snort is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Support works well in formal or poetic contexts. Thwart is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for court, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.