esports
noun
competitive tournaments of video games, especially among professional gamers.
e-sports
-
a variation of
esports.
Example Sentences
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Teixeira also has ownership interests in a number of companies, including an e-sports league, hotel development and management firms, and real estate developments.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
He describes Tencent’s approval for “Rainbow Six Siege” as a big win and expects strong performance from the title as Tencent is likely to add deep localization and build a vibrant e-sports scene.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
They have all now hosted DreamHack - one of the biggest e-sports festivals in the world and described by promoters as the "Glastonbury of gaming".
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag, a popular content creator who founded the L.A.-based e-sports organization 100 Thieves, has criticized Activision for failing to address the problem.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2025
E-sports optimists point to two main positives: the youth of e-sports viewers, which appeals to advertisers, and the promise of making money by selling in-game items themed around e-sports events.
From New York Times ● May 20, 2023
