in sport

phrase

somewhat formal + old-fashioned

: in a joking way : in a way that is not serious

Don't take offense. I was only saying it in sport.

Examples of in sport in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Physicality Myth The oldest and most harmful myth throughout the history of women in sport suggests that women’s bodies cannot handle grand tour racing. — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

But there is plenty to like in his arsenal, including a big fastball and a curveball that rates as the best in sport, according to Statcast. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Williams’ announcement gave the conflict a modern frame, but the question of whether mothers belong in sport has been argued for generations. — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

For 39 days, the World Cup reminded millions that the greatest moments in sport aren’t always the ones recorded on the scoreboard. — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 20 July 2026

Rhymes for in sport

• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort
• deport
• disport
• distort
• escort
• exhort