What is another word for sports?

Common synonyms for sports include variation, skylark, cavort, athletics, larkabout.

What is the opposite of sports?

Antonyms of sports include leisure, inaction, idleness, rest, sedentary.

Synonyms for

Sports

Noun / spɔ:rts / Another word for sports — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively.

Synonyms & similar words

variation skylark cavort athletics larkabout fun sportsman boast frolic frisk feature sportswoman sport lark gambol mutation runaround romp rollick mutant play disport summercater athletics games competitions contests matches events exercise recreation pastime hobby diversion amusement entertainment fun play workouts training drills practice

Synonyms by register

Formal

athletics physical education recreation

Informal

games play exercise jocks

Literary

pastimes contests

Antonyms

leisure inaction idleness rest sedentary passivity

Common collocations

team sports
winter sports
extreme sports
contact sports
ball sports
professional sports
amateur sports
sportsmanship

Word family

noun sport

verb sport

adjective sporting

Usage note

While 'sports' is the common plural, 'sport' can also be used as a collective noun. 'Sporting' is the related adjective, often used in phrases like 'sporting event'.

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