sport
/spôrt/
noun
- an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment."team sports such as baseball and soccer"synonyms: (competitive) game(s), physical recreation, physical activity, physical exercise, pastime
- a person who behaves in a good or specified way in response to teasing, defeat, or a similarly trying situation."go on, be a sport!"
- an animal or plant showing abnormal or striking variation from the parent type, especially in form or color, as a result of spontaneous mutation.
verb
- wear or display (a distinctive or noticeable item)."he was sporting a huge handlebar mustache"synonyms: wear, display, exhibit, have on show, show off, flourish, parade, flaunt
- amuse oneself or play in a lively, energetic way."the children sported in the water"synonyms: play, have fun, amuse oneself, entertain oneself, enjoy oneself, divert oneself, frolic, gambol, frisk, romp, cavort, caper, lark about, lark around, disport oneself, wanton, rollick
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a game, competition, or activity needing physical effort and skill that is played or done according to rules, for enjoyment and/or as a job:.
noun. an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, ...