sports
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a sport or sports, especially of the open-air or athletic kind.
a sports festival.
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(of garments, equipment, etc.) suitable for use in open-air sports or for outdoor or informal use.
noun
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(modifier) relating to, concerned with, or used in sports
sports equipment
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(modifier) relating to or similar to a sports car
sports seats
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Also called: sports day. a meeting held at a school or college for competitions in various athletic events
Etymology
Origin of sports
Example Sentences
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The Hartford Strategic Income ETF, which is flat this year, up nearly 11% over the past 12 months and sports a yield of 5.6%, looks like a solid way for investors to earn steady income.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
They mostly involve sports but users can also place bets on whether, for instance, the US central bank will cut rates or the results of local elections.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The investigation first reported by the Wall Street Journal centers on the financial impact of live sports streaming on consumers and whether the league’s traditional broadcast partners are getting fair treatment.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
On a recent earnings call, Musk said Tesla’s future additions to its vehicle lineups would all be autonomous over the long run, excluding its plans for the delayed Roadster sports car.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
And even if I liked sports, I’d still look out of place.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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