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

Ray is going for glory for the eLions - the Football Association's official esports team - at EA Sports FC in the Uefa eEuro 2025 finals tournament, which takes place at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

From BBC

In China, Tomorrowland has partnered with entertainment companies Hero Esports and INS Land, and was supported by local authorities keen to burnish the city's international hub credentials.

From Barron's

High-ranking military personnel from around the world settle in for an Esports exhibition match in London, as the UK Ministry of Defence and British Esports Federation launch a new partnership aimed at developing the "digital and cyber skills" of service personnel.

From Barron's

More recently the game has grown in popularity in the esports community, with players across the world competing in official and fan-run tournaments.

From BBC

As the global popularity of football eSports grows, China is vying for success on the virtual pitch, following decades of struggles in the real-life sport.

From Barron's