sport (/spɔːt/)
noun · Beginner · Culture & Society
🔊 /spɔːt/
Meaning
Meaning: competitive physical activity
A physical activity involving skill and competition, played for enjoyment or as a profession. It can also mean such activities in general.
Examples
🗣 Football is the most popular sport in the country, watched passionately by millions of fans.
Etymology
Shortened from Middle English ‘disport’ (amusement), from Old French ‘desporter’ (to divert).
How & Where It’s Used
An everyday word; ‘sports’ is more common in American English.
Tags: sport, activity