sport (EN)

noun, verb

noun “sport”

1. (collectively) physical activities involving skill and physical effort
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   He enjoys watching sport on television, especially football and tennis.
2. a particular game or physical activity
   Basketball is her favorite sport to play with friends on weekends.
3. someone who behaves well in a difficult situation, especially after losing or being teased
   Even though he lost the game, he was a good sport and congratulated the winner.
4. (informal) used as a friendly way to address someone, especially a boy or man
   Hey sport, can you give me a hand with these boxes?
5. (in biology) an animal or plant that is different from others of its kind due to genetic mutation
   The gardener noticed a sport among the roses with unique coloring not seen in the usual varieties.

verb “sport”

1. to wear or display something proudly or noticeably
   She was sporting a stylish new hat at the festival, turning heads as she walked by.
2. (in biology, of an organism) to develop a mutation or variation
   The butterfly sometimes sports different wing patterns due to genetic changes in its development.