sport

US /spɔː(r)t/

UK /spɔ:t/

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noun

  • Something that is done for fun, e.g. football
  • Game or physical exercise with rules
  • Someone with a good attitude when things go badly

verb

  • To do something for fun, e.g. playing with animals
  • To wear, or show something off by wearing it

Examples

I need to take up a sport to get fit.

In theory, basketball is a non-contact sport.