sports
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a sport or sports, especially of the open-air or athletic kind.
a sports festival.
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(of garments, equipment, etc.) suitable for use in open-air sports or for outdoor or informal use.
noun
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(modifier) relating to, concerned with, or used in sports
sports equipment
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(modifier) relating to or similar to a sports car
sports seats
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Also called: sports day. a meeting held at a school or college for competitions in various athletic events
Etymology
Origin of sports
Example Sentences
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Popular athletes can also "help brands bridge cultural gaps, introduce products to new audiences and create a level of familiarity that would otherwise take years to build", said Adrian Staiti from agency CAA Sports.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
Seriously, the dude’s shrieks could be heard echoing in the A’s dugout on the NBC Sports California broadcast of the game.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
He spent the offseason at two of the premier destinations for struggling players in need of an overhaul: Driveline Baseball in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Cressey Sports Performance in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
Maher has her own podcast, brand ambassador roles, modelled for Sports Illustrated, and finished as runner-up in the television series Dancing with the Stars.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
He’d barely eaten his first serving of potatoes, he’d been so busy thinking about his secret visit to the Sports Family house.
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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