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Definitions

sports

[spawrts, spohrts] / spɔrts, spoʊrts /
NOUN
game
Synonyms
STRONGEST
business play sport
STRONG
adventure amusement athletics distraction diversion enterprise festivity frolic fun jest joke lark line merriment merrymaking occupation pastime plan proceeding pursuit recreation romp scheme undertaking
Antonyms
STRONGEST
work
STRONG
entertainment fun profession task

Example Sentences

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A ticket to the Masters has been dubbed one of the hardest to secure in sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Sisters Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike have become leading voices for women in sports and social justice advocacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Chicago-born Leo, the first American pope, is a sports fan, enjoying baseball and basketball, while he swims and plays tennis regularly at the papal out-of-town residence, Castel Gandolfo.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

And the truth is we’re a little spoiled; there’s never been more sports on TV.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Downstairs they exited the building into a small employee parking lot and headed straight for a sports car that looked like it belonged in a James Bond movie.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti