How to Use "Court" with Example Sentences

court (n): the location for law trials; a place for sports;

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Used with adjectives:

"The trial will take place in a civil court."
(civil, criminal, district, federal, military, civilian, traffic, small claims)

"The basketball court is large."
(basketball, tennis, volleyball, indoor)

Used with verbs:

"He might take him to court."
(take)

"Lawyers try to convince the court."
(convince, persuade)

"They settled out of court."
(settled out of)

"I have to attend court."
(attend, go to, appear in)

"Please tell the court what happened."
(tell, explain to)

"The court heard both sides."
(heard)

"The court dismissed the case."
(dismissed, overturned, rejected)

"The court issued her a restraining order."
(issued, granted)

Used with nouns:

"The court case was closed."
(case, hearing, trial)

"They are trying to overturn the court decision."
(decision, ruling)

"When is your court date?"
(date)

"Where is the court building?"
(building, house)

"She made a court appearance."
(appearance)

"They are facing a long court battle."
(battle)

"She is suing for court costs."
(costs, fees)

"Court documents are sealed."
(documents, records)

Used with prepositions:

"The man stood before the court."
(before)

"I'll see you in court."
(in)

"He is powerful on the court."
(on)