sports
- 01 A1 Beginner
n.games or activities that people do for exercise or fun, often involving competition.
n.physical activities or games, often competitive and governed by rules, played for exercise or entertainment.
Simple“She played many different sports in high school, including soccer and basketball.”
In context“The university offers excellent facilities for a wide range of sports, from traditional rowing to modern competitive climbing.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
adj.describing things that are used for or related to sports.
adj.functioning as an attributive adjective to describe objects, clothing, or media associated with athletic activities.
Simple“He went to the sports shop to buy a new tennis racket.”
In context“The sports section of the newspaper provides detailed analysis of the weekend's professional league results.”
UsageAlways placed before the noun it describes.
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
v.to wear something or have a feature in a way that people notice.
v.to wear or display a particular item or physical feature, often with a sense of pride or ostentation.
Simple“The old building sports a new coat of bright red paint.”
In context“He usually sports a neatly trimmed beard and a vintage leather jacket whenever he attends these formal gallery openings.”
UsageThird-person singular form of the verb 'sport'.
Usage sports teams · sports hall
From sport + -s.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.