sport
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9.9
- noun
- /spɔrt/
- Informal
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veraneante
- And in local sports... ...Hanna's Yellow Jackets travel to Wade Hampton tonight.
Examples
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I don't know if they're friends or anything like that, but they share an interest in sports.
Fiction book (2002) -
He said that he'd heard I was a sports fan and wondered if I'd go with him to a game.
Fiction book (2002) -
Other riders have, however, competed in the sport with similar conditions.
Blog text (19) -
Baseball's not really my sport.
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Tan was the only girl as serious about sports as Mikey.
Fiction book (2002) -
At first, the world leaders focused their attention on sports, and a lively discussion ensued.
Fiction book (2002) -
Were there gamblers involved in sports in your day, Mr. Gleason?
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During the summer months, many sports flock to the coastal town to enjoy the beautiful weather and local attractions.
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As a sport, she loved watching the locals at the fair sharing stories of their summers in Maine.
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Every summer, new sports arrived, bringing their own unique experiences and stories to share with the community.
Synonyms
A person who stays in Maine only during the summer as a visitor
Compounds
- US
2
3.2
A lightweight jacket people wear with casual or smart clothes, often patterned
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1.9
An activity done outside that uses the body and has rules, like hiking or football
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4.0
A sport that needs the body to work hard for a long time like running or cycling
A sport where people ride horses and show riding skill, for example jumping or dressage
Surface Forms
Etymology
In Maine a sport can mean a summer visitor, and a helpful way to remember this is to think of someone who comes for 'sport' or fun, so a 'sport' is a person visiting to enjoy the season.