forecourt
/ˈfɔrˌkɔrt/
noun
- An open area in front of a building, often used for parking, entry, or as a gathering space.
- The forecourt of the museum features a large fountain and benches.
- Protesters gathered in the forecourt of the government building.
- The hotel's forecourt was filled with taxis waiting for passengers.
- The area in front of a gas station where vehicles stop to refuel.
- The attendant cleaned the windshield while the car was parked in the forecourt.
- There was a long line of cars in the forecourt waiting for the pumps.
- The gas station's forecourt was brightly lit and well-maintained.
- In tennis, the area near the net, especially the part of the court between the service line and the net.
- His strong forecourt game helped him win many points at the net.
- The player dominated the forecourt, cutting off angles and hitting winners.
- She rushed to the forecourt to volley the ball past her opponent.
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