fishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
(noun) the sport or business of catching fish
Example: They often go fishing.
(noun) the sport or business of catching fish
Example: They often go fishing.
football /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
(noun) a game played by two teams of 11 players, using a round ball that players kick up and down the playing field. Teams try to kick the ball into the other team’s goal.
Example: The kids were outside playing football.
(noun) a game played by two teams of 11 players, using a round ball that players kick up and down the playing field. Teams try to kick the ball into the other team’s goal.
Example: The kids were outside playing football.
cycling /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/
(noun) the sport or activity of riding a bicycle
Example: Cycling is Europe's second most popular sport.
(noun) the sport or activity of riding a bicycle
Example: Cycling is Europe's second most popular sport.
winner /ˈwɪnər/
(noun) a person, a team, an animal, etc. that wins something
Example: Johnson rode his 48th winner of the year.
(noun) a person, a team, an animal, etc. that wins something
Example: Johnson rode his 48th winner of the year.
sport /spɔːrt/
(noun) activity that you do for pleasure and that needs physical effort or skill, usually done in a special area and according to fixed rules
Example: I like this sport.
(noun) activity that you do for pleasure and that needs physical effort or skill, usually done in a special area and according to fixed rules
Example: I like this sport.
shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
(noun) a situation in which a person is shot with a gun
Example: He goes shooting most weekends.
(noun) a situation in which a person is shot with a gun
Example: He goes shooting most weekends.
sports /spɔːrt/
(noun) activity that you do for pleasure and that needs physical effort or skill, usually done in a special area and according to fixed rules
Example: There are excellent facilities for sport and recreation.
(noun) activity that you do for pleasure and that needs physical effort or skill, usually done in a special area and according to fixed rules
Example: There are excellent facilities for sport and recreation.
basketball /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/
(noun) a game played by two teams of five players, using a large ball which players try to throw into a high net hanging from a ring
Example: He likes playing basketball.
(noun) a game played by two teams of five players, using a large ball which players try to throw into a high net hanging from a ring
Example: He likes playing basketball.
volleyball /ˈvɑːlibɔːl/
(noun) a game in which two teams of six players use their hands to hit a large ball backwards and forwards over a high net while trying not to let the ball touch the ground on their own side
Example: My brother plays volleyball very well.
(noun) a game in which two teams of six players use their hands to hit a large ball backwards and forwards over a high net while trying not to let the ball touch the ground on their own side
Example: My brother plays volleyball very well.
badminton /ˈbædmɪntən/
(noun) a game like tennis played by two or four people, usually indoors. Players hit a small light kind of ball, originally with feathers around it (= a shuttlecock ) across a high net using a racket .
Example: Badminton is her favourite kind of sport.
(noun) a game like tennis played by two or four people, usually indoors. Players hit a small light kind of ball, originally with feathers around it (= a shuttlecock ) across a high net using a racket .
Example: Badminton is her favourite kind of sport.
archery /ˈɑːrtʃəri/
(noun) the art or sport of shooting arrows with a bow
Example:
(noun) the art or sport of shooting arrows with a bow
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rock climbing /ˈrɑːk klaɪmɪŋ/
(noun) the sport or activity of climbing steep rock surfaces
Example:
(noun) the sport or activity of climbing steep rock surfaces
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skateboarding /ˈskeɪtbɔːrdɪŋ/
(noun) the sport or activity of riding on a skateboard
Example: I like skateboarding.
(noun) the sport or activity of riding on a skateboard
Example: I like skateboarding.
rollerblading / /ˈrəʊləbleɪdɪŋ/ /
enlarge imagethe sport or activity of moving along using in-line skates
Example: We did a lot of rollerblading on vacation.
enlarge imagethe sport or activity of moving along using in-line skates
Example: We did a lot of rollerblading on vacation.
athletics /æθˈletɪks/
(noun) sports such as running, jumping and throwing that people compete in
Example: Students are involved in all forms of college athletics.
(noun) sports such as running, jumping and throwing that people compete in
Example: Students are involved in all forms of college athletics.
boxing /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
(noun) a sport in which two people fight each other with their hands, while wearing very large thick gloves (called boxing gloves )
Example: I think boxing is too dangerous.
(noun) a sport in which two people fight each other with their hands, while wearing very large thick gloves (called boxing gloves )
Example: I think boxing is too dangerous.
golf /ɡɑːlf/
(noun) a game played over a large area of ground using sticks with a special shape to hit a small hard ball (a golf ball ) into a series of 9 or 18 holes, using as few shots as possible
Example:
(noun) a game played over a large area of ground using sticks with a special shape to hit a small hard ball (a golf ball ) into a series of 9 or 18 holes, using as few shots as possible
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darts /dɑːrt/
(noun) a small pointed object, sometimes with feathers to help it fly, that is shot as a weapon or thrown in the game of darts
Example: Do you like darts?
(noun) a small pointed object, sometimes with feathers to help it fly, that is shot as a weapon or thrown in the game of darts
Example: Do you like darts?
diving /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
(noun) the sport or activity of diving into water with your head and arms first
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(noun) the sport or activity of diving into water with your head and arms first
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skiing /ˈskiːɪŋ/
(noun) the sport or activity of moving over snow on skis
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(noun) the sport or activity of moving over snow on skis
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billiard /ˈbɪljərd/
(adjective) used for or connected with the game of billiards
Example:
(adjective) used for or connected with the game of billiards
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gymnastics /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
(noun) physical exercises, often using special equipment, that develop and show the body’s strength and ability to move and bend easily, often done as a sport in competitions
Example: The US women's gymnastics team has 12 members.
(noun) physical exercises, often using special equipment, that develop and show the body’s strength and ability to move and bend easily, often done as a sport in competitions
Example: The US women's gymnastics team has 12 members.
martial arts /ˌmɑːrʃl ˈɑːrt/
(noun) any of the fighting sports that include judo and karate
Example: Kung fu and karate are martial arts.
(noun) any of the fighting sports that include judo and karate
Example: Kung fu and karate are martial arts.
weightlifting /ˈweɪtlɪftɪŋ/
(noun) the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights
Example: Of all the sports, I like weightlifting the best.
(noun) the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights
Example: Of all the sports, I like weightlifting the best.
bodybuilding /ˈbɑːdibɪldɪŋ/
(noun) the activity of doing regular exercises in order to make your muscles bigger and stronger
Example: Bodybuilding helps make your muscles bigger.
(noun) the activity of doing regular exercises in order to make your muscles bigger and stronger
Example: Bodybuilding helps make your muscles bigger.
wrestling /ˈreslɪŋ/
(noun) a sport in which two people fight by holding each other and trying to throw or force their opponent to the ground
Example: Is wrestling the most popular in Eastern countries?
(noun) a sport in which two people fight by holding each other and trying to throw or force their opponent to the ground
Example: Is wrestling the most popular in Eastern countries?
mountaineering /ˌmaʊntnˈɪrɪŋ/
(noun) the sport or activity of climbing mountains
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(noun) the sport or activity of climbing mountains
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motor racing /ˈməʊtər reɪsɪŋ/
(noun) the sport of racing fast cars on a special track
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(noun) the sport of racing fast cars on a special track
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bowling /ˈbəʊlɪŋ/
(noun) a game in which players roll heavy balls (called bowls ) along a special track towards a group of pins (= objects that are like bottles in shape) and try to knock over as many of them as possible
Example:
(noun) a game in which players roll heavy balls (called bowls ) along a special track towards a group of pins (= objects that are like bottles in shape) and try to knock over as many of them as possible
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windsurfing /ˈwɪndsɜːrfɪŋ/
(noun) the sport of sailing on water standing on a windsurfer
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(noun) the sport of sailing on water standing on a windsurfer
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chess /tʃes/
(noun) a game for two people played on a board marked with black and white squares on which each playing piece (representing a king, queen, castle, etc.) is moved according to special rules. The aim is to put the other player’s king in a position from which it cannot escape (= to checkmate it) .
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(noun) a game for two people played on a board marked with black and white squares on which each playing piece (representing a king, queen, castle, etc.) is moved according to special rules. The aim is to put the other player’s king in a position from which it cannot escape (= to checkmate it) .
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loser /ˈluːzər/
(noun) a person who is defeated in a competition
Example: The real losers in all of this are the students.
(noun) a person who is defeated in a competition
Example: The real losers in all of this are the students.