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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Under prior administrations, its leadership blocked Kalshi, Polymarket and other platforms from listing broad categories of these events contracts, including those relating to elections and sports.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
It’s also not to be confused with the sports section of Apple News.
From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026
It is actually a complex algorithm that uses a model based on betting-market odds and the sports analytics company's own 'Power Rankings', which are calculated using past results.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Speaking of Primm’s chances of regaining its former glory, Clemetson reached back into his own past as a young sports agent for players on the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The driver slammed on the brakes, and the rear of the sports car fishtailed all the way around until it slid to a screeching halt against the curb.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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