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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Her father, Lee, was a highly regarded reporter at Sports Illustrated before becoming an executive with the Clippers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Cooper debuted “Call Her Daddy” under Barstool Sports in 2018 and parted ways with the media company in 2021 for a Spotify deal reportedly worth $60 million.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
"With the level of competition, the physical and mental demands, changing surfaces, travelling the world, winning all these matches is incredible," Britain's former world number four Tim Henman said on Sky Sports.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
This week marks the eighth anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling that struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act and allowed states to begin legislating sports betting.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
When we got into the gym, Coach Nunley was sitting at his little desk Heading Sports Illustrated.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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