Word Image
plural: sports
Part Of Speech
noun, verb, adjective
Word Meaning
noun: physical activity (hunting, running, or an athletic game) engaged in for pleasure; a person who shows good sportsmanship
verb: to amuse oneself, frolic; to speak or act in fun
adjective: of, relating to, or suitable for sports; made in a style for casual or informal wear
Word Family
sported
sporting
sporty
sportsman
sportswoman
sportsmanship
sportswear
sportscast
sportscaster
sportfishing
sportswriter
Sentences
Softball with friends is my favorite sport.
He’s good at so many sports, a real athlete.
She showed up at the party sporting a bright red hat.
He owns a restaurant sporting a 7,000-bottle wine cellar.
I will be in the sportswear section of the store.
He was always a good sport about the friendly ribbing he took.
The dress code here is sports coats for the men.
The little bookshop on the corner has many children’s books.
Her friends are all sporty, athletic girls like herself.
Which sports did you play in college?
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