noun
sport
spawt
noun
1
A physical activity involving skill and competition, played under a set of rules.
"Football is the most popular sport in the country."
"She plays several sports, including tennis and swimming."
2
Someone who reacts to losing or being teased in a good-natured, gracious way.
"He was a good sport about losing the bet."
verb
1
To wear or display something noticeably.
"She was sporting a bright red jacket at the party."
How to Use Sport
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA competitive physical game or activity, someone who takes losing well, or to wear something visibly.
Common pairings
play sport
good sport
sport a new look
Word Forms
sported past tense, sports plural, sports singular
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Etymology
From Old French desporter, "to divert or amuse," ultimately from Latin portare, "to carry" — the idea of carrying the mind away from serious matters.