American English pronunciation
How to pronounce sports
IPA transcription: [s'pɔɹts]
Pronunciation variants: [s'pɔɹts][s'pɚts]
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Noun
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an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
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someone who engages in sports
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the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
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verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
“he became a figure of fun”
“he said it in sport”
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(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
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(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine
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a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances
“a good sport”
“a poor sport”
Verb
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wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
“she was sporting a new hat”
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play boisterously
“The children frolicked in the garden”
“the gamboling lambs in the meadows”
“The toddlers romped in the playroom”
Usage examples
- The company produced shirts and jackets and then work clothing, sportswear and raincoats.
- Saint Michael's varsity sports teams are called the Purple Knights.
- At the time, he participated heavily in sports, but half-heartedly pursued school.
- Here, his strong knowledge of sports and distinctive, high-pitched Brooklyn accent served him well.
- Badminton is my favorite type of racket sports.
- Homer doesn't shrink from the savagery of blood sports nor the struggle for survival.
- The Packers are the only community-owned franchise in American professional sports.
- All parents are expected to come to the school sports day
- This information will be used by Ferrari to develop their future sports cars.
- In water sports, cross-training often involves doing exercises and training on land.