Sport

/spɔːrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world.

A specific game or type of physical activity that is governed by a set of rules.

Tennis is my favorite sport to watch during the summer.

A playful or jesting activity; fun.

They engaged in the sport of teasing each other about their last vacation.

verb

To wear or display (something) ostentatiously.

She sported a new hairstyle for the party.

Middle English 'sporte', from Old French 'desport', from Latin 'deportare' meaning 'to carry away.'

team sport

A sport in which players form teams and compete against each other.

extreme sport

Activities perceived as having a high level of inherent danger.

contact sport

A type of sport where physical contact between players is an integral part of the game.

athlete

A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.

competition

A contest in which people or teams compete against one another.

tournament

A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for a prize.

Sporting a new look

He's really sporting a fresh haircut today.

To sport something

She was sporting a really stylish dress at the party.