forecourt

noun3

1. •
   (UK) The area in front of a petrol station where the petrol pumps are situated; pumping area.
2. •
   Any open area in front of a building.

   • Other improvements include a new station forecourt on Love Lane, new cycle parking, improved CCTV and an additional ticket vending machine in the ticket hall. — 2019
3. •
   In racket sports, the front part of the court.