team sport

noun

: a sport played by teams
Baseball is a team sport.

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Ultimately, there’s no success like team success in the ultimate team sport. Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Volleyball became the first major Olympic team sport to welcome Russia back since the IOC decision. ABC News, 9 July 2026 This World Cup summer, soccer is not just a team sport but a style, as jerseys have made the leap from die-hard fans to people aiming to look cool. Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 As a youngster in school, his first team sport was rugby union, with cricket only a developing interest. Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for team sport

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“Team sport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/team%20sport. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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