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sport
/spɔːt/
[/spɔːt/]
competitive physical activity
Beginnernoun
Definition
A physical activity involving skill and competition, played for enjoyment or as a profession. It can also mean such activities in general.
Example
Football is the most popular sport in the country, watched passionately by millions of fans.
Football is the most popular sport in the country, watched passionately by millions of fans.
Etymology
Shortened from Middle English 'disport' (amusement), from Old French 'desporter' (to divert).
How & Where It’s Used
An everyday word; 'sports' is more common in American English.