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water sport

water sport

4 1.0
A sport done in or on water, like swimming
  • noun
  • /ˈwɔːtər spɔrt/
translation icon : deporte acuático
  • The Real Club Resorts always has activities and water sports on the beach.
  • water sport enthusiasts
  • extreme water sports
  • water sport activities

So I thought, OK, my father is having shop with all the water sports accessories.

Examples

  • Whether you prefer to hike, bike, or enjoy water sports, it's easy to find a spot for a refreshing getaway.

    Blog text (31)
  • Then we'll get adventurous with the best in water sports.

  • - You like water sports, I do water sports.

  • So I thought, OK, my father is having shop with all the water sports accessories.

  • Is there any other reason besides your enthusiasm of water sports?

  • Perfect for tourists and for those who love water sports like surfing.

  • In his spare time, Dave enjoys skiing, biking and water sports.

  • The dam creates a seasonal recreational pool for boating and other water sports.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Making a respectable claim to its "tropical paradise" reputation, Boracay has something for everyone, from powdery beaches to water sports and spas.

    Blog text (7)
  • Many tourists enjoy various water sports during their summer vacations at the beach.

Synonyms

aquatics
vswater sport
3 3.7

Sports and exercises done in water like swimming and diving

is broader, covering sports beyond swimming and diving
watersport
vswater sport
1 1.6

A sport done on or in water, like surfing

is wider, including activities that happen over water as well

Surface Forms

water sport singular
water sports plural

Morphology

water + sport

The meaning 'any sport played in, on, or over water' is directly and compositionally derived from combining 'water' (the medium) with 'sport' (a physical activity), following a transparent noun–noun compound pattern. This is a common and cross-linguistically regular formation, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can reliably infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Water sport shows a simple image: a sport happening in or on water, like swimming, surfing, or sailing, so it means 'any sport played in, on, or over water'.