sportsmanship
noun
sports·man·ship
ˈspȯrts-mən-ˌship 
: conduct (such as fairness, respect for one's opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing) becoming to one participating in a sport
Examples of sportsmanship in a Sentence
He's a great player who's also admired for his sportsmanship.
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The award is based on hockey skills, character, sportsmanship and academic accomplishments.
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Jeff Bailey, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
The tradition of good sportsmanship has even become a trend in the NFL and NBA.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025
The contestant took it all with the best sportsmanship, even cracking jokes on social media.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Another fan credited Lee with letting officials know, and his choice to display good sportsmanship will attract more fans.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Bailey, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
The tradition of good sportsmanship has even become a trend in the NFL and NBA.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025
The contestant took it all with the best sportsmanship, even cracking jokes on social media.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Another fan credited Lee with letting officials know, and his choice to display good sportsmanship will attract more fans.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sportsmanship
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“Sportsmanship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sportsmanship. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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sportsmanship
noun
sports·man·ship
ˈspō(ə)rt-smən-ˌship
ˈspȯ(ə)rt-
: fair play, respect for opponents, and gracious behavior in winning or losing
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