Definition of sport
intransitive verb
1a : to amuse oneself : frolic lambs sporting in the meadowb : to engage in a sport
2a : to mock or ridicule somethingb : to speak or act in jest : trifle
3 [2sport] : to deviate or vary abruptly from type (as by bud variation) : mutate
transitive verb
1 : to display or wear usually ostentatiously : boast sporting expensive new shoes
2 [2sport] : to put forth as a sport or bud variation
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Examples of sport in a Sentence
She showed up at the party sporting a bright red hat.
from sailing to snorkeling, each day we sported at a different activity offered by the beach resort
Recent Examples of sport from the Web
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One billowing cape in cerulean blue velvet sported a contrasting under garment with white sporty zip up collar.
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In the photo, Ferrara sports a black tux while his blushing bride dons a strapless white wedding gown and veil.
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Sporting Kansas City’s first MLS match after the transfer window opens is July 22 at Real Salt Lake.
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Some of my favorite movers and shakers, like Foxy Brown and Iman, often sported super-slim brows and did so with full confidence.
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The younger Hadid sister recently stepped out of her hotel in Paris sporting a simple, black bandeau bikini top and some tasteful underboob.
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Visitors are reportedly expected to wear the cover-ups before entering a Balinese temple, and the Obamas' Secret Service agent sported one too.
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The funding issue was thought to have been resolved two years ago when House Bill 158 was passed dedicating 94 percent of the state sporting goods tax to TPWD for state and local parks.
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The Tiny has as much if not more processing power than any other contender in the small form factor (SFF) workstation market, sporting a Core i7-7700 processor and an NVIDIA Quadro P600 GPU.
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Origin and Etymology of sport
Middle English, to divert, disport, short for disporten
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Definition of sport
1a : a source of diversion : recreationb : sexual playc (1) : physical activity engaged in for pleasure (2) : a particular activity (such as an athletic game) so engaged in
2a : pleasantry, jestb : often mean-spirited jesting : mockery, derision
3a : something tossed or driven about in or as if in playb : laughingstock
4a : sportsmanb : a person considered with respect to living up to the ideals of sportsmanship a good sport a poor sportc : a companionable person
5 : an individual exhibiting a sudden deviation from type beyond the normal limits of individual variation usually as a result of mutation especially of somatic tissue
Examples of sport in a Sentence
She likes to play sport.
Ice-skating with friends is my favorite sport.
Recent Examples of sport from the Web
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Of all the words that have been spilled about Nelson Mandela over the years, perhaps the most interesting center around his thoughts on and contributions to the arena of sports.
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The plates are heavy speckled stoneware and sport chef Timothy Hollingsworth’s globally inspired but unmistakably California cuisine.
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That could mean attending school, playing sports and, critically, meeting with a social worker each day.
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Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to meet with exhibitors and gather information on afterschool activities, tutoring options, special needs programs, sports and arts programs, as well as information on health, safety and fitness.
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While Steph Curry’s intent to stay with the Warriors is pretty clear to fans and sports spectators, his real estate ventures are less clear.
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Some Ramona football players were unable to participate in the seven-on-seven tournaments due to participation in other sports or to military academy trips.
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In those sports as a senior, Haly also played for section championships.
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White, a three-sport athlete this year after starring for the Eagles’ football, basketball and track and field teams, ends his high school career as one of the most gifted athletes to roam the halls.
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First Known Use of sport
15th century
Synonym Discussion of sport
sport
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Definition of sport
: of, relating to, or suitable for sports; especially : styled in a manner suitable for casual or informal wear sport coats
SPORT Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of sport for English Language Learners
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: to wear (something) in a way that attracts attention
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: to play in a happy and lively way
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Definition of sport for English Language Learners
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: a contest or game in which people do certain physical activities according to a specific set of rules and compete against each other
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: sports in general
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: a physical activity (such as hunting, fishing, running, swimming, etc.) that is done for enjoyment
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Definition of sport for English Language Learners
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: done for enjoyment rather than as a job or for food for survival
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: participating in an activity (such as hunting or fishing) for enjoyment rather than as a job or for food for survival
SPORT Defined for Kids
Definition of sport for Students
1 : physical activity (as running or an athletic game) engaged in for pleasure or exercise Skating is my favorite sport.
2 : a person who shows good sportsmanship He's a sport and doesn't mind losing. Don't be a bad sport.
3 : pastime, recreation
4 : 1fun 3 He made sport of their embarrassment.
Definition of sport for Students
sported
;sporting
: to wear in a way that attracts attention He sported new sneakers.
Medical Dictionary
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playMedical Definition of sport
: an individual exhibiting a sudden deviation from type beyond the normal limits of individual variation usually as a result of mutation especially of somatic tissue
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