Definition of 'sport'

Noun

1. an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
      Synonyms: athletics
2. the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
3. (Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine
      Synonyms: summercater
4. 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"
5. someone who engages in sports
      Synonyms: sportsman sportswoman
6. (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
      Synonyms: mutant mutation variation
7. 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"
      Synonyms: fun play

Verb

1. wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner; "she was sporting a new hat"
      Synonyms: feature boast
2. play boisterously; "The children frolicked in the garden"; "the gamboling lambs in the meadows"; "The toddlers romped in the playroom"
      Synonyms: frolic lark rollick skylark disport cavort gambol frisk romp run around lark about

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