Sport

/spɔːt/

The meaning and definition of Sport, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

Something done for fun, regardless of its design or intended purpose.
“Joe was banned from getting legal help. He seemed to view lawsuits as a sport.”
A person who exhibits either good or bad sportsmanship.
“Jen may have won, but she was sure a poor sport; she laughed at the loser.”

verb

To mock or tease, treat lightly, toy with.
“Jen sports with Bill's emotions.”
To display; to have as a notable feature.
“Jen's sporting a new pair of shoes; he was sporting a new wound from the combat”

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