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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For the time being, Paintsil is funding much of the academy’s work on his $4.5-million salary with the Galaxy, although Herbalife, the team’s longtime shirt sponsor, is helping with a sports nutrition program.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
China used to be one of Nike’s most lucrative markets, but its “two billion feet” are running from the U.S. sports giant.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Boro owner Steve Gibson has engaged the services of Nick de Marco, the sports lawyer with a record of delivering results against the game's governing bodies.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Workers at the world's most expensive sports arena say that an ICE presence would create a climate of fear — for themselves and for fans.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
“Hey, Coach, gotta second? I’m gonna be writing for the sports section of the newspaper.”
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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