sportsman
noun
a man who engages in sports, especially in some open-air sport, as hunting, fishing, racing, etc.
sportsmen
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pluralof sportsman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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What stood out to me while reading both articles is that both sportsmen are righteous, grateful people who honor their parents in meaningful ways.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
Heraskevych insisted on Tuesday that he would wear the helmet, which carries pictures of Ukrainian sportsmen and women killed since Russian forces invaded in 2022, during the men's skeleton heats on Thursday.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
Among the sportsmen and women recognised in the New Year honours were Olympic gold medalist Rhys McClenaghan from Newtownards.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025
A total of 19 presenters, actors, singers, comedians and sportsmen will attempt to be good traitors and faithfuls in the show, which will air this autumn.
From BBC ● May 13, 2025
The blocks were dean—for the sportsmen of those days considered that, if you went in for blood sports, it was your duty to conceal the beastliness with scrupulous care.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
