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sport

US /spɔrt/

noun Foundation · A2 Giải trí & truyền thông

Definition

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Football is the most popular sport among our employees.

Synonyms

  • athleticsan active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
  • pastimea diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
  • gamea contest with rules to determine a winner

Collocations

  • Easy play sports
    to play sports, meaning to participate in games or sport
  • Medium sport equipment store
    to sport equipment store, meaning to wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
  • Hard water sports facility licensing
    to water sports facility licensing, meaning to supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
  • Very Hard be a good sport about losing
    to exist or be in a specified condition regarding a good sport about losing

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.