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sporta physical activity or game with rules, done for enjoyment or as a job

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a physical activity or game with rules, done for enjoyment or as a job

Pronunciation (IPA): /spɔːrt/

Example Sentences

  • My grandma thinks chess is a sport, but my grandpa says real sports require sweating
  • Basketball is his favorite sport
  • She sports a bright smile whenever she talks about her hobby

sport

NOUN

[/spɔːrt/]

a physical activity or game with rules, done for enjoyment or as a job

a young athlete dribbles a basketball while running toward the hoop with focused determination. Another player reaches out to defend and block the shot according to the game rules. The ball bounces rhythmically as the offensive player prepares to make a jump shot. The defensive player positions himself legally within the court boundaries to prevent the score. Teammates and opponents move strategically around the court following basketball regulations. Spectators on nearby benches cheer and react to the competitive action.  a physical activity with established rules being played for enjoyment and competition
💡 Concept

a young athlete dribbles a basketball while running toward the hoop with focused determination. Another player reaches out to defend and block the shot according to the game rules. The ball bounces rhythmically as the offensive player prepares to make a jump shot. The defensive player positions himself legally within the court boundaries to prevent the score. Teammates and opponents move strategically around the court following basketball regulations. Spectators on nearby benches cheer and react to the competitive action. a physical activity with established rules being played for enjoyment and competition

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/spɔːrt/
🇬🇧 UK/spɔːt/

🌳Etymology

Rootsport

🎵Rhyme

courtportshortsort
court
port
short
sort

🔗Collocations

play a sport
professional sport
team sport
water sport
sport facility
extreme sport

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandma thinks chess is a sport, but my grandpa says real sports require sweating

Basketball is his favorite sport

She sports a bright smile whenever she talks about her hobby

Watching sport on TV is his weekend routine

📚Related Words

Synonyms

gameathleticsexerciserecreationactivity

Antonyms

inactivityrest

Related

athletecompetitiontournamentfitnesstraining

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