Synonyms

sports

American

[spawrts, spohrts] / spɔrts, spoʊrts /

adjective

of or relating to a sport or sports, especially of the open-air or athletic kind.

a sports festival.
(of garments, equipment, etc.) suitable for use in open-air sports or for outdoor or informal use.

sports British

/ spɔːts /

noun

(modifier) relating to, concerned with, or used in sports

sports equipment
(modifier) relating to or similar to a sports car

sports seats
Also called: sports day. a meeting held at a school or college for competitions in various athletic events

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Etymology

Origin of sports

First recorded in 1910–15; sport + -s ³

Example Sentences

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In addition to being major ambassadors of online sports betting, Black celebrities have become the very face of it.

From Salon

Traditionally, host nations benefit from sports events, although impacts are often overestimated.

From Salon

He and his wife, Laura, a part-time volleyball coach, have household income of about $200,000, allowing them to splurge on travel and sports leagues for their teenagers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The biggest event in American sports kicks off Sunday as the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks at a Super Bowl tinged by controversy over Bad Bunny's half-time show.

From Barron's

As for the spy who skied down a bob run, Bond would spend less time practicing winter sports.

From The Wall Street Journal

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