sport

/spˈɔːt/

/ˈspɔɹt/

Sport

a physical activity that has special rules, needs effort and skill, and can be a competitive game as well as entertainment and exercise

synonyms : athletics

1.1

a specific type of physical activity such as football, swimming, etc. that we do to have fun or stay healthy

someone who engages in sports

synonyms : sportsman

sportswoman

verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)

synonyms : fun

play

(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

synonyms : mutant

mutation

variation

someone known for their response to challenges, defeat, or difficult circumstances

(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine

synonyms : summercater

to sport

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

synonyms : boast

feature

play boisterously

synonyms : cavort

Examples

1. Apart from my sister, everyone in our family loves sports.

2. Sports were not at the top of the list.

3. The conversation drifted from politics to sports.

4. One swallow does not make a summer in sports.

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