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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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The professionalization of college sports is reshaping athletic programs beyond football and basketball.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Read on: Nike finally gets involved in one of the fastest-growing global sports.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

However, this approach does not yet have a parallel for team sports.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

In many other sports, provisional bans for positive tests are announced publicly.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

When Mom and Dad first separated, we were supposed to stay at Dad’s one night every weekend, but then Celia got too busy with high school sports and friends.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison