sport
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/spɔːt/]
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1. sport (noun) — sense 1
Definition: Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.
Example: Basketball is her favorite sport, and she also enjoys various other sports as well.
2. sport (noun) — sense 2
Definition: A person who exhibits either good or bad sportsmanship.
Example: Jen may have won, but she was sure a poor sport; she laughed at the loser.
3. sport (noun) — sense 3
Definition: Somebody who behaves or reacts in an admirably good-natured manner, e.g. to being teased or to losing a game; a good sport.
Example: You're such a sport! You never get upset when we tease you.
4. sport (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To amuse oneself, to play.
Example: children sporting on the green
5. sport (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To mock or tease, treat lightly, toy with.
Example: Jen sports with Bill's emotions.
6. sport (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To display; to have as a notable feature.
Example: Jen's sporting a new pair of shoes; he was sporting a new wound from the combat
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