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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Karolina Urbanova had never heard of lumberjack sports until a new neighbour moved into her small Czech village and enlisted her help for events when she was a teenager.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Any investment from Bhatia would be made to further position Liverpool for success, following FSG's move in 2023 to sell a minority stake in the club to global sports investment firm Dynasty.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Andreas Hale, who covered combat sports for ESPN, announced on X that he is among those laid off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
She would also like Burnham to go beyond cheaper energy bills and look to fund free or affordable activities for children in low-income families, such as youth clubs, holiday schemes and sports camps.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
He listed it, along with sports and reading, among his favorite pastimes.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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