noun
sportsman
noun
1
A man who takes part in sports, especially as an athlete.
"He was known as a talented sportsman in his youth."
2
A man who takes part in country pursuits such as hunting or fishing.
"His grandfather was an avid sportsman who fished every weekend."
How to Use Sportsman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA male athlete, or a man who enjoys hunting and fishing.
When to use it
Gender-neutral alternatives like "athlete" are now often preferred in general writing.
Word Forms
sportsmen plural, Sportsmans plural
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Etymology
Formed from "sports" plus "man."