sport

//spɔːrt//
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Noun

sportSingular
sportsPlural
1

An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.

Soccer is my favorite sport.

2

A source of amusement or entertainment.

The children made sport of the clown at the party.

3

A person who behaves in a good or specified way in response to teasing, defeat, or a difficult situation.

She's a good sport about losing the game.

Verb

sportInfinitive
sportPresent tense
sportedPast tense
sportedPast participle
sportingPresent participle
sportsThird-person singular
1

To wear, display, or exhibit something, especially in a proud or casual manner.

He was sporting a new hat at the party.

2

To play or amuse oneself; to engage in recreation.

The children were sporting in the garden all afternoon.