esports
noun
competitive tournaments of video games, especially among professional gamers.
e-sports
-
a variation of
esports.
Example Sentences
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Chacon also leads an e-sports program — which, in her hands, is computer science training and problem-solving designed as fun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
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
For some, what starts as a hobby can evolve into a serious pursuit, with opportunities to join collegiate e-sports teams, play professionally, or even begin a career as a game developer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025
The country has embraced competitive gaming, building e-sports stadiums and offering college majors on the topic.
From New York Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
They add that the impact of e-sports, geographic region, sex and age should be looked into more closely.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2024
