sport

/spɔrt/
noun
  1. A game, competition, or physical activity that involves skill and is played for enjoyment or as a job.
    • Professional sport requires years of training and dedication.
    • She plays several sports, including tennis and basketball.
    • Soccer is the most popular sport in the world.
  2. A person who behaves in a good-natured way, especially when losing or being teased.
    • He's a great sport about losing at board games.
    • Be a good sport and congratulate the winner.
    • She took the joke like a sport and laughed along.
  3. Fun or enjoyment derived from an activity.
    • The children made sport of chasing each other around the yard.
    • They teased him in good sport.
    • He only did it for sport, not for money.
Antonyms
verb
  1. To wear or display something proudly or noticeably.
    • She sported a bright red jacket that everyone noticed.
    • The car sported a fresh coat of paint.
    • He sported a new haircut at the party.
  2. To play or frolic in a lively, energetic way.
    • The kittens sported with a ball of yarn.
    • Children sported in the park on a sunny afternoon.
    • The dolphins sported in the waves near the shore.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Relating to or suitable for sports.
    • He bought a new sport coat for the event.
    • The store sells sport equipment like bats and balls.
    • She prefers sport shoes for running.
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