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sport - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
sport
Definition
(noun) an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
Synonyms
:
athletics
Definition
(noun) the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
Definition
(noun) (Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine
Synonyms
:
summercater
Definition
(noun) a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances
Example Sentence
a good sport
a poor sport
Definition
(noun) someone who engages in sports
Synonyms
:
sportsman
,
sportswoman
Definition
(noun) (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
Synonyms
:
mutant
,
mutation
,
variation
Definition
(noun) verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
Synonyms
:
fun
,
play
Example Sentence
he became a figure of fun
he said it in sport
Definition
(verb) wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
Synonyms
:
boast
,
feature
Example Sentence
she was sporting a new hat
Definition
(verb) play boisterously
Synonyms
:
cavort
,
disport
,
frisk
,
frolic
,
gambol
,
lark
,
lark about
,
rollick
,
romp
,
run around
,
skylark
Example Sentence
The children frolicked in the garden
the gamboling lambs in the meadows
The toddlers romped in the playroom
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text: Yes. It's a...deadly but beautiful sport.
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