Pronunciation: /spɔrt/
noun an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
A1 I enjoy playing sports with my friends.
A2 She watches sports on TV every weekend.
B1 He has been training for the sports competition for months.
B2 The sports team won the championship for the third year in a row.
C1 She has a deep understanding of the strategy involved in professional sports.
C2 The athlete's dedication to their sport is truly inspiring.
verb to engage in sports or physical activity
A1 I like to sport with my friends on the weekends.
A2 She sports regularly to stay fit and healthy.
B1 They sported competitively in high school but now just play for fun.
B2 He has been sported by his coach for the upcoming championship.
C1 The professional athlete continues to sport at the highest level of competition.
C2 She has perfected her technique through years of sporting at an elite level.
formal Participating in a sport can improve both physical and mental health.
informal I love playing sports with my friends on the weekends.
slang Dude, let's go shoot some hoops and play some ball.
figurative Life is like a sport - you have to play strategically to win.
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