the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
"After years of amateur tournaments, he finally signed a contract to turn his passion into a full-time sport career."
(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine
"After living in Boston for years, my cousin decided to become a sport and bought a cabin near Bar Harbor."
a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances
"a good sport"
"a poor sport"
someone who engages in sports
"The coach praised every athlete on the team for their dedication during practice."
Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.
"The referee disqualified him for diving, which isn't allowed in this sport because it relies purely on skill and strength rather than showmanship."
In plain English: Sport is an activity that involves physical effort and skill, usually played according to specific rules for fun or competition.
"They played sport every afternoon in the park."
To amuse oneself, to play.
"After a long day at work, I head out to the park just to sport around and clear my mind."
In plain English: To sport something means to wear or display it openly, often as a way of showing off your style.
"After eating the heavy meal, I went to the park to sport my appetite by taking a long walk."
Usage: Use this verb when someone engages in physical games or activities like soccer or tennis rather than sedentary pastimes. It often appears with the preposition "on," as in playing sports on a team.
Acronym of Strategic Partnership On REACH Testing.
"The regulatory team decided to implement SPort protocols to streamline the data sharing process required for new cosmetic ingredient submissions under REACH."
The word sport comes from Old French desporter, which originally meant to divert the mind or seek amusement. It entered English in the Middle Ages as a shortened form of phrases like disporten and gradually shifted to refer specifically to physical games and athletic activities.