contact sport

American  

noun

1. any sport in which physical contact between players is an accepted part of play, as football, boxing, or hockey.

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Example Sentences

Dr. Carlson’s focus is primarily on the physical risks to women in contact sports.

From The Wall Street Journal

We don’t allow children to play contact sports with adults because of the obvious physical risk.

From The Wall Street Journal

While a thick neck may suggest physical power, like that of athletes in contact sports, research indicates it could also be a marker of hidden health risks.

From Science Daily

However, the claim comes at a time of growing concern over the health risks of contact sports in high school — football in particular.

From Los Angeles Times

The gunman wrote he was suffering from CTE, a brain disease triggered by head injuries like those suffered in military combat and contact sports like American football.

From BBC