sport
Game with rules
A sport is a particular form of athletic recreation or competition.
Together, they are called sport in British English, while American English typically uses the plural sports.
The present participle form of the verb sport is used in phrases such as sporting event and sporting dog.
A sporting chance is an even or fair opportunity to succeed or win. More often, the verb sport means feature visually: She showed up at the party sporting a new tattoo.
Joint effort toward shared aim
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
- competitiveDriven by rivalry
- spiritedFull of vim
- gameOrganized play or sport
plucky · determined · resilient · gritty · tenacious · gutsy
Numerical standing in competition
kick · throw · catch · serve · volley · offense · defense · foul
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- medalMetal honor token
- trophyAward for winning
- victoryDefeating an opponent
defeat · rivalry · finals · qualifier · bracket · playoffs · underdog · upset
Field sport with goals
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
- baseballBat-and-ball team sport
- soccerField sport with goals
- hockeyStick-and-goal sport
tennis · cricket · rugby · volleyball · golf · lacrosse · badminton · boxing
Competitive physical activities
- trackPath or monitored route
- fieldArea of specialty
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
- marathonLong-distance footrace
triathlon · decathlon · pentathlon · heptathlon · sprinting · javelin · shotput · discus
Recreational trail walking
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- mountaineeringSport of climbing peaks
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- surfingRiding waves standing up
skiing · snowboarding · fishing · rock-climbing · sailing · paragliding · rafting · canoeing
teamwork
Joint effort toward shared aim
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
- competitiveDriven by rivalry
- spiritedFull of vim
game · plucky · determined · resilient · gritty · tenacious · gutsy
score
Numerical standing in competition
tackle · kick · throw · catch · serve · volley · offense · defense · foul · penalty
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- medalMetal honor token
- trophyAward for winning
victory · defeat · rivalry · finals · qualifier · bracket · playoffs · underdog · upset · record
football
Field sport with goals
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
- baseballBat-and-ball team sport
- soccerField sport with goals
hockey · tennis · cricket · rugby · volleyball · golf · lacrosse · badminton · boxing · wrestling
athletics
Competitive physical activities
- trackPath or monitored route
- fieldArea of specialty
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
marathon · triathlon · decathlon · pentathlon · heptathlon · sprinting · javelin · shotput · discus · hurdles
hiking
Recreational trail walking
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- mountaineeringSport of climbing peaks
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
surfing · skiing · snowboarding · fishing · rock-climbing · sailing · paragliding · rafting · canoeing · diving
champ
Informal word for winner
buddy · chief · ace · kid · tiger · trooper · hotshot · rockstar · whiz · superstar
sportinactivity
Lack of movement
video games · spectating · desk work · screen time · lounging
sportseriousness
Earnest, weighty demeanor
earnestness · solemnity · earnest · gravity · sobriety
- winter sportsAthletic pursuits in cold
- sports carsHigh-performance automobiles
- good sportPerson accepting outcomes cheerfully
- sports memorabiliaCollectible items from athletics
- sports braSupportive athletic undergarment
- intramural sportsCompetition among same-institution students
sports, sporting, sportswashing, sporty, sportsman, sported, sportsmanship, sportswear, sportive