esports

American  

[ee-spawrts] / ˈiˌspɔrts /

Or e-sports

noun

1. (usually used with a plural verb) competitive tournaments of video games, especially among professional gamers.

2. (used with a singular verb) esport, a video game suited to or popular in this kind of tournament.

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adjective

1. of or relating to esports.

   an esports event;

   esports gambling.

Etymology

Origin of esports

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

Example Sentences

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esports

Thomas Cole, an esports player nicknamed Pac who specialises in the racing game Trackmania, said universities offering unique scholarships, including esports, encourages students academically by reducing the level of financial stress they might face.

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

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

In the crossover between gaming and sport, Saudi Arabia has also hosted major esports tournaments, including the Esports World Cup in 2025.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

One client is Joran Scheffer, a 28-year-old retired esports player from the Netherlands who currently lives in Latvia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026