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'sport' in a sentence

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sport noun

: an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

: the occupation of athletes who compete for pay

: (Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine

: a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances

: someone who engages in sports

: (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

: verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)

sport verb

: wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

: play boisterously


  • Wrestling was the most popular organized sport in Ancient Greece.
  • I bought a red sports car.
  • She drives a sports car, doesn't she?
  • Despite their popularity, cricket and squash are not Olympic sports.
  • Football is the most popular sport in Brazil.
  • I don't really like watching sports on TV.
  • Basketball was my favorite sport in high school.
  • It isn't an easy sport.
  • I do sports in order to stay healthy.
  • The sports ground is next to the school.
  • A winter sport that many people enjoy is ice skating.
  • He is not fond of sports, and I am not either.
  • What's the most popular sport in your country?
  • When did you first become interested in sports?
  • Baseball is a popular sport in several Latin American countries.
  • Basketball is a team sport.
  • The boys talked about sports.
  • He owns a yellow sports car.
  • When it comes to sports, John is very good.
  • I always read the sports page first.
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