sport
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Definition of sport
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a : to amuse oneself : frolic lambs sporting in the meadow
b : to engage in a sport
2a : to mock or ridicule something
b : to speak or act in jest : trifle
sport
nounDefinition of sport (Entry 2 of 3)
1a : a source of diversion : recreation
b : sexual play
c(1) : physical activity engaged in for pleasure
(2) : a particular activity (such as an athletic game) so engaged in
2a : pleasantry, jest
3a : something tossed or driven about in or as if in play
b : laughingstock
4a : sportsman
b : a person considered with respect to living up to the ideals of sportsmanship a good sport a poor sport
c : 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
sport
adjectiveDefinition of sport (Entry 3 of 3)
: of, relating to, or suitable for sports especially : styled in a manner suitable for casual or informal wear sport coats
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Synonyms & Antonyms for sport
Synonyms: Verb
display, disport, exhibit, expose, flash, flaunt, lay out, parade, produce, show, show off, strut, unveil
Synonyms: Noun
Antonyms: Noun
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Examples of sport in a Sentence
Verb
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 resortNoun
She likes to play sport. Ice-skating with friends is my favorite sport.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
While some women proudly sport a silver mane, many others face the arrival of new gray hairs with dread. — Marci Robin, Good Housekeeping, "9 Things You Didn't Know About Gray Hair," 27 July 2018 Meyer was then suspended by the club after launching personal attacks against the manager, sporting director and chairman. — SI.com, "Max Meyer Could Move to Turkey After Being Rejected By Liverpool and Arsenal Due to Wage Demands," 13 July 2018 Looking happy to be taking a break from her rigorous Reputation Stadium Tour, Swift rocked a blue and white striped bikini while Alwyn, beer in hand, sported navy swim trunks. — Rita Thompson, Billboard, "Taylor Swift Holds Hands With Boyfriend Joe Alwyn in Turks and Caicos: See the Sweet Pic," 10 July 2018 But between the team’s tradition of frugality and sporting director Earnie Stewart’s departure at the end of the month, Curtin signaled that the die is already cast. — Jonathan Tannenwald, Philly.com, "Union's Jim Curtin believes C.J. Sapong's goal drought is 'fixable,' but Cory Burke will get more playing time," 10 July 2018 Marisnick entered Wednesday's game striking out in 47.5 percent of his at-bats while sporting a .174 on-base percentage. — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Jake Marisnick gets start for Astros as he looks for offensive spark," 14 June 2018 Collen muscled his way through iconic guitar riffs while sporting his iconic shirtless upper body. — Théoden Janes, charlotteobserver, "Concert review: Are Def Leppard and Journey getting too old for this kind of thing?," 10 June 2018 Some of the teenagers — hailing from countries including Eritrea, Somalia, Syria, Ukraine, Iraq, and El Salvador — wear native clothing while others sport U.S.-brand jeans and sneakers. — Valerie Strauss, Washington Post, "At this school, being ‘different’ is an asset," 5 June 2018 Animals often invade sporting events, but wild creatures in Detroit are really making their presence felt this week. — Michelle R. Martinelli, For The Win, "Daredevil squirrel faces real-life Frogger game on IndyCar race track," 1 June 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Dominique was the only brown face on her team and one of few in the sport. — SELF, "8 Influencers Making the Wellness World More Inclusive," 7 Nov. 2018 According to the Palace, Will and Kate will be meeting with new apprentices today, in addition to hearing from recent graduates and learning about how the programs are helping Essex as a whole engage with the world of sports. — Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, "Kate Middleton Wore a Gray Blazer and Black Jeans to Visit Coach Core," 30 Oct. 2018 Its Sky Bridge, pictured, is a main attraction, but those in the know come for the national sport: eating. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Islands in the World: 2018 Readers' Choice Awards," 9 Oct. 2018 But beginning in 2009, a series of hotly contested decisions made by the sport’s managing parties allegedly caused most of the international sponsors to back out. — Mitchell Nicholson, Popular Mechanics, "The Great American Motorcycle Racing Revival," 7 Sep. 2018 Galeano writes in Soccer in Sun and Shadow, one of the most splendid books on the sport. — Kanishk Tharoor, The Atlantic, "The Elusive Underdog Magic of the World Cup," 14 July 2018 Todd was and avid fan of sports – especially the Florida Gators, Atlanta Braves and Oakland Raiders. — OrlandoSentinel.com, "Deaths in Central Florida: 7/14," 14 July 2018 Bono’s Twitter history, however, quickly became a source of controversy for fans of the sport. — Jessica Taylor Price, Teen Vogue, "Simone Biles Calls Out USA Gymnastics CEO Mary Bono Over Anti-Nike Tweet," 15 Oct. 2018 Apart from his looks, Cody is a huge lover of sports just like his dad. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "Fans Can't Get Over How Much Kathie Lee Gifford's Son Cody Looks Like Her Late Husband," 31 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sport.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sport
sport
verb
English Language Learners Definition of sport
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to wear (something) in a way that attracts attention
: to play in a happy and lively way
sport
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of sport (Entry 2 of 3)
: a contest or game in which people do certain physical activities according to a specific set of rules and compete against each other
: sports in general
: a physical activity (such as hunting, fishing, running, swimming, etc.) that is done for enjoyment
sport
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of sport (Entry 3 of 3)
: done for enjoyment rather than as a job or for food for survival
: participating in an activity (such as hunting or fishing) for enjoyment rather than as a job or for food for survival
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Kids Definition of sport
(Entry 1 of 2)
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 : fun entry 1 sense 3 He made sport of their embarrassment.
sport
verbKids Definition of sport (Entry 2 of 2)
: to wear in a way that attracts attention He sported new sneakers.
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Medical 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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