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Definitions

sports

[spawrts, spohrts] / spɔrts, spoʊrts /
NOUN
game
Synonyms
STRONGEST
business play sport
STRONG
adventure amusement athletics distraction diversion enterprise festivity frolic fun jest joke lark line merriment merrymaking occupation pastime plan proceeding pursuit recreation romp scheme undertaking
Antonyms
STRONGEST
work
STRONG
entertainment fun profession task

Example Sentences

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Kelly: I also read in another interview you said you've worked with a sports therapist, in terms of for your mind and the mental side of the game in recent years.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“That chip-in on 17 was unreal. That was one of the coolest things I’ve seen in sports, and I got to witness it in person, so that was awesome.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Now there’s worry that entertainment companies are spending so much on sports, it’s going to impact how much they will budget on TV and movies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

They are released in small batches and have become one of the most sought after collectables in sports merchandise.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

I know it’s a silly superstition, but I feel like it helps me in sports and school and stuff.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman