electronic sports
- noun
- /ɪˌlɛktrɒnɪk spɔrts/
- Jargon
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deportes electrónicos
- Universities are increasingly offering scholarships to talented students in electronic sports programs.
Examples
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The electronic sports tournament attracted thousands of fans.
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The rise of electronic sports has transformed gaming into a mainstream spectator activity.
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Professional gamers often compete in electronic sports tournaments for large cash prizes and international recognition.
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I enjoy watching electronic sports competitions on weekends.
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Many young people are finding careers in electronic sports, participating in tournaments with large cash prizes.
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The rise of electronic sports has transformed gaming into a spectator event, with live audiences and streaming services.
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Teams practice daily to improve their skills for the next electronic sports championship.
Synonyms
Playing video games in competitions by professional players for people to watch
How Professional
Surface Forms
Morphology
The component words cue the general idea — 'electronic' + 'sport(s)' suggests competitive activities involving electronic devices — so a learner who knows both words will get a partial idea. However, the specific conventional meaning (organized competitive video gaming, often professionalized as 'esports') and the non-physical nature of these 'sports' are not fully predictable from the constituents, so the expression is only partly transparent despite cross-linguistic calques.
Etymology
Electronic sports joins electronic, meaning computers and game consoles, with sports, meaning people competing like athletes. Imagine teams of players in arenas with big screens, so it means 'competitive tournaments where people play video games'.