Sport meaning

What does “sport” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“sport” is a noun and verb with 9 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition.

sport

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
Synonymsathletics
the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine
Synonymssummercater
a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances
“a good sport”
“a poor sport”
someone who engages in sports
Synonymssportsman sportswoman
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
Synonymsmutant mutation variation
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
“he became a figure of fun”
“he said it in sport”
Synonymsfun play

wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
“she was sporting a new hat”
Synonymsfeature boast
play boisterously
“The children frolicked in the garden”
“the gamboling lambs in the meadows”
Synonymsfrolic lark rollick skylark disport cavort gambol frisk

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University