esports
Americannoun
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(usually used with a plural verb) competitive tournaments of video games, especially among professional gamers.
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(used with a singular verb) esport, a video game suited to or popular in this kind of tournament.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of esports
Example Sentences
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Paris already hosts several major esports events including the Esports World Cup this summer.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 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
Roehampton is offering esports scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students who show that they can balance academic progress and video-gaming excellence.
From BBC ● 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
The ENC was due to debut in the Saudi capital this year to "introduce national representation" to the global esports calendar.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
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