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esports

American

[ee-spawrts] / ˈiˌspɔrts /

Or e-sports

noun

(usually used with a plural verb) competitive tournaments of video games, especially among professional gamers.
(used with a singular verb) esport, a video game suited to or popular in this kind of tournament.

adjective

of or relating to esports.

an esports event;
esports gambling.

Etymology

Origin of esports

First recorded in 1995–2000; e- ² (electronic) + sports

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Paris already hosts several major esports events including the Esports World Cup this summer.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day visit set to range from esports to the war in the Middle East.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

It is different from standard video gaming as esports includes spectators, much like traditional sports.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

The event, which brings together the leading performers in esports ranging from computer games to chess and has been eagerly backed by MBS, is being held outside Saudi Arabia for the first time.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

For esports fans Chess, 29, and Julia, 22, it's a rare chance to watch some of the top players compete on Apex Legends, their favourite esports game.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

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