Definition of "sport"

Kid-friendly meaning of sport, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "sport" mean?

sport (noun) — a game with rules where people compete.

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Example sentences using "sport"

Grade K–2
Soccer is a sport.
Grade 3–5
His favorite sport had always been basketball, but lately he was also getting into tennis.
Grade 6–8
Every modern sport balances strict rules with the open creativity individual players bring within them, which is why two great teams can play the same game in completely different styles.

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