Top synonyms for “sport”: athletics, boast, cavort, disport, feature, frisk, frolic, fun, and 14 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
- (noun)an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
- (noun)verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)“he became a figure of fun”
- (noun)(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
- (noun)someone who engages in sports
- (noun)a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances“a good sport”
- (noun)(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine
- (verb)play boisterously“The children frolicked in the garden”
- (verb)wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner“she was sporting a new hat”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "sport"?
Common synonyms for "sport" include athletics, boast, cavort, disport, feature, frisk. Our thesaurus lists 22 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "sport" mean?
the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
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