clay court

noun

: a tennis court with a clay surface or a synthetic surface that resembles clay

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That doesn’t really work on slippery clay courts like the ones across Europe, especially in the late spring heat. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 May 2026 The red clay courts at Roland-Garros Stadium in Paris are world famous. — David Caraccio may 27, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 After securing his win, Menšík instantly collapsed onto the clay court. — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 Marta Kostyuk As a junior player, Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine performed well on clay courts. — Ayana Archie, NPR, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for clay court

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clay court was in 1885

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“Clay court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clay%20court. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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