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
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.
First Known Use of sport
15th century
Synonym Discussion of sport
sport
sports
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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