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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Turning sports viewing into something more tactile is also likely to emerge, with “haptic experiences”—vibrations to re-create the feel of virtual objects—bringing the stadium into the house.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 12, 2026
That’s a massive missed opportunity since the U.S. is the only country that has a free, large-scale sports program integrated into its education system.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2026
Let’s talk about what really matters in sports: money.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 12, 2026
An inefficient youth pipeline, competition from other sports and an inability to develop a superstar are some of the reasons why the U.S. keeps losing in the World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2026
And he did have other interests, including sports.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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