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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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A ticket to the Masters has been dubbed one of the hardest to secure in sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

“This is our next frontier,” said Jeremy Cooper, vice president of mountain sports development at Boyne Resorts, which runs nine resorts in North America.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

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

Sisters Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike have become leading voices for women in sports and social justice advocacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Jamal Mamoo is obsessed with sports scores and records and is always talking about who’s the best.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan