Definition: respectful deference
Usage: pay court to the emperor
Similar words: deference, respect
Definition: a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
Usage: his deference to her wishes was very flattering; be sure to give my respects to the dean
Definition: an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
Usage: the house was built around an inner court
Similar words: area
Definition: a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
Usage: the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants
Synonyms: court
Definition: a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played
Usage: players had to reserve a court in advance
Similar words: athletic field, playing area, playing field, field
Definition: a piece of land prepared for playing a game
Usage: the home crowd cheered when Princeton took the field
Definition: a room in which a lawcourt sits
Usage: television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
Similar words: room
Definition: an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
Usage: the rooms were very small but they had a nice view
Synonyms: court
Definition: the residence of a sovereign or nobleman
Usage: the king will visit the duke's court
Similar words: residence
Definition: the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president)
Usage: he refused to live in the governor's residence
Synonyms: lawcourt, court, court of justice, court of law
Definition: a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws
Similar words: court, tribunal, judicature
Definition: an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
Synonyms: motor hotel, motor inn, motor lodge, tourist court, court
Definition: a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area
Similar words: hotel
Definition: a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
Synonyms: court, royal court
Definition: the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state
Similar words: regime, government, authorities
Definition: the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
Usage: the government reduced taxes; the matter was referred to higher authorities
Synonyms: royal court, court
Definition: the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince
Similar words: entourage, suite, cortege, retinue
Definition: the group following and attending to some important person
Synonyms: court, tribunal, judicature
Definition: an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
Similar words: assembly
Definition: a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose
Synonyms: Margaret Court, Court
Definition: Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947)
Similar words: tennis player
Definition: an athlete who plays tennis
Synonyms: court, romance, solicit, woo
Definition: make amorous advances towards
Usage: John is courting Mary
Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel
Synonyms: court
Definition: engage in social activities leading to marriage
Usage: We were courting for over ten years
Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel