courts
Because it is a word with a single syllable, courts is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofcourts
- An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
Example: "The girls were playing in the court."
- (social) Royal society.
- Attention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone
- The administration of law.
- A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, squash, badminton, volleyball and some other games
Example: "The local sports club has six tennis courts and two squash courts."
- To seek to achieve or win.
Example: "He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."
- To risk (a consequence, usually negative).
Example: "He courted controversy with his frank speeches."
- To try to win a commitment to marry from.
- To engage in behavior leading to mating.
Example: "The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance."
- To attempt to attract.
- To attempt to gain alliance with.
- To engage in activities intended to win someone's affections.
Example: "She's had a few beaus come courting."
- To engage in courtship behavior.
Example: "In this season, you can see many animals courting."
- To invite by attractions; to allure; to attract.
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