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NFL

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɛˌnɛˈfɛɫ// nfl

n. Stands for National Football League. The professional American football league in the United States. It is the most popular sports league in the country and ends each year with the Super Bowl.

n. Abbreviation for National Football League. The premier professional American football league in North America, consisting of 32 teams. It operates as an unincorporated nonprofit association and represents the highest level of the sport globally.


SIMPLE

Millions of people watch the NFL every Sunday.

CONTEXTUAL

The NFL season culminates in the Super Bowl, which is one of the most-watched sporting events in the world.

COMPLEX

While the NFL dominates the American sports landscape in terms of television ratings and revenue, it faces ongoing scrutiny regarding player safety and long-term health outcomes.

Usage

Usually used with the definite article 'the'.

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