sport (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /spɔːrt/

Definition

An activity that people do for fun or to compete, which involves physical effort and skill.

Examples

• Football is a popular sport in many countries.

• She is very good at swimming as a sport.

• He watches a lot of sports on television.

How to Use sport

sport of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify a particular type of sport or activity. — "The sport of kings is horse racing."

Synonyms of sport

Words with a similar meaning to sport:

• game
• activity
• pastime
• recreation

Antonyms of sport

Words with the opposite meaning to sport:

• work
• chore

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