Sports · Nouns — English Vocabulary

a type of sport where two teams, with eleven players each, try to kick a ball into a specific area to win points

"Soccer is popular worldwide."

"The boys play soccer after school."

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

"She plays tennis every Sunday."

"We watched a tennis match on television."

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

"Rugby is tough and fast."

"Rugby players do not wear much protective equipment which makes the sport particularly dangerous but also incredibly exciting for spectators."

a sport played by two or four players who hit a lightweight object called a shuttle back and forth over a tall net using rackets

"They played badminton in the backyard."

"The badminton birdie flew over the net and landed just inside the line for a point."

a game played on a table by two or four players who bounce a small ball on the table over a net using special rackets

"Table tennis is fast and fun."

"Table tennis is a fast sport that requires quick reflexes and good hand eye coordination to play well."

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

"Regular cycling exercise."

"Regular cycling exercise is excellent for improving heart health and leg strength every day."

a sport in which two players hold each other while trying to throw or force the other one to the ground

"Wrestling is a tough sport."

"Wrestling is a physically demanding sport that requires strength agility and mental toughness."

a sport in which fighters wear special gloves and use only their fists to hit each other

"He likes boxing."

"Boxing requires intense cardiovascular fitness because matches consist of multiple rounds during which fighters must constantly move dodge and throw punches without rest."

any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

"Martial arts require discipline."

"She studies martial arts every week."

a sport that develops and displays one's agility, balance, coordination, and strength

"She practiced gymnastics at the local gym."

"She started gymnastics at age six and competed nationally by the time she was twelve years old."

a game similar to baseball but on a smaller field in which players use a larger and softer ball

"We play softball every Saturday."

"We play softball in the park every Sunday afternoon with friends."

a game similar to hockey, played by two teams of eleven players on a field or grass, using sticks and a ball

"Field hockey is played outdoors."

"Field hockey is extremely popular in India and Pakistan where children often play the sport in narrow streets using makeshift equipment."

a sport that involves various athletic events, including running, jumping, and throwing competitions, that are held on a running track

"He competes in track and field."

"She joined the track and field team at school and specializes in running the hundred metre sprint."

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

"Skiing is exciting."

"They enjoy skiing during the winter holidays because it gives them both exercise and a change of scenery."

a winter sport or activity in which the participant stands on a board and glides over snow, typically on a mountainside

"Snowboarding is exciting."

"Snowboarding became an Olympic sport in 1998 and since then its popularity has grown rapidly especially among young people who enjoy extreme sports."

a martial art and sport that is practiced using arrows and bows

"Practice archery regularly."

"We practice archery regularly at the club near the forest every weekend with friends."

a sport in which a boat is propelled through water using long poles called oars

"Rowing is a great full-body workout."

"The rowing team practiced at five in the morning on the freezing river before classes began."

a variation of pool played on a special green table with 1 white ball, 15 red balls, and 6 balls of other colors

"He played a frame of snooker at the club."

"The intense snooker match captivated the audience with its strategic shots and dramatic finishes."

the activity or sport of riding on a horse

"She loves horseback riding."

"Horseback riding helped him feel calm and connected to nature."

a martial art in which two people fight using long and thin swords

"Fencing sport elegant."

"Fencing is an elegant sport that requires speed"

a sport where participants lift heavy weights in predefined movements or exercises

"Weightlifting increases muscle strength."

"The weightlifting competition included the snatch and the clean and jerk as official events."

the sport or activity of moving around quickly on skates

"The children enjoyed roller skating at the rink."

"The roller skating rink played disco music as children glided past in colorful rented skates."

the sport or activity of riding a skateboard

"Skateboarding is popular."

"She enjoys skateboarding after school because it helps her relax while still giving her energy."

the activity or sport of going upwards toward the top of a mountain or rock

"Climbing is dangerous without equipment."

"Rock climbing demands not only physical strength but also problem solving skills because every route presents unique challenges and obstacles to overcome."

a team sport played in water, combining elements of swimming and soccer

"Water polo is a challenging and physical sport."

"Water polo players tread water constantly making the sport incredibly exhausting even for elite swimmers."

a martial art and sport that emphasizes grappling and throwing techniques, originated in Japan

"He earned a black belt in judo."

"The judo black belt threw his opponent to the mat using leverage rather than brute strength."

a martial art that involves striking and blocking techniques, typically practiced for self-defense, sport, or physical fitness

"The karate class practiced their kicks."

"The karate student broke a board with her bare hand after months of focused practice and conditioning."

a Korean martial art characterized by its emphasis on high kicks and jumping and spinning kicks

"Taekwondo is known for its high kicks."

"Taekwondo emphasizes high kicks and fast spinning techniques that require exceptional flexibility and balance."

‌the activity or sport of jumping into water from a diving board, with the head and arms first

"Diving is an Olympic sport."

"Professional diving requires years of training because descending too quickly without proper equalization can cause serious damage to your ears."

the sport or activity of moving on ice with ice skates

"Ice skating is popular here."

"Professional ice skating requires strong core muscles because maintaining balance on thin blades while moving at high speeds is extremely difficult."

the activity or sport of sailing on water by standing on a special board with a sail attached to it

"Windsurfing is difficult."

"They went windsurfing on the lake when the wind was strong."

the act or sport of swimming underwater, using special equipment such as an oxygen tank, etc.

"Scuba diving is thrilling."

"Before scuba diving in open water you must complete a certification course that teaches safe diving practices and how to handle equipment problems."

the activity or sport in which individuals jump from a flying aircraft and do special moves while falling before opening their parachute at a specified distance to land on the ground

"Skydiving is terrifying."

"She tried skydiving for the first time and loved the rush."

a track and field event in which an athlete uses a long, flexible pole to jump over a bar

"The athlete cleared the bar in the pole vault event."

"The pole vaulter sprinted down the runway planted her pole and launched herself over the bar."

the sport or activity of moving through an area, particularly an urban area, by running, jumping, and climbing over, under, or around different obstacles

"Practice parkour only with proper training and safety gear."

"Parkour practitioners jump climb and run through urban environments without any equipment at all."

the sport or activity of running at a slow and steady pace

"Jogging is good for your heart."

"Jogging every morning helped him lose weight but it also improved his mood and gave him more energy throughout busy days."

a type of sport in which a person climbs rock surfaces that are very steep

"She enjoyed rock climbing."

"The exhilarating sport of rock climbing requires strength, agility, and a keen sense of balance."

a sport where drivers compete to drive their cars the fastest around a track

"NASCAR is a form of professional car racing."

"The car racing driver reached speeds of over two hundred miles per hour on the straightaway."

a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points

"Basketball is fast and exciting."

"He injured his ankle during a basketball game but continued playing because his team had no substitute players available on the bench."

a game that is mostly played outside where each person uses a special stick to hit a small white ball into a number of holes with the least number of swings

"Golf requires patience and focus."

"Golf may seem like a relaxing sport but maintaining concentration for four hours while walking several kilometers can be quite exhausting."

a game played with a bat and ball by two teams of 9 players who try to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball

"Baseball is fun to watch."

"Baseball is often considered America's favorite pastime but its popularity has grown significantly in Asian countries like Japan and Korea."

a sport, played by two teams of eleven players who try to score by carrying or kicking an oval ball into the other team's end zone or through their goalpost

"He plays football every Saturday afternoon."

"Football requires both physical strength and strategic thinking because players must constantly anticipate the movements of their opponents on the field."

a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks

"Cricket is very popular there."

"A single cricket match can last up to five days which surprises people who are more accustomed to faster paced sports like basketball."

a type of sport in which two teams of 6 players try to hit a ball over a net and into the other team's side

"Volleyball is fun to play."

"The family set up a volleyball net in the backyard and played friendly matches all afternoon while the grandparents watched from the porch and cheered for everyone."

a game played on ice by two teams of six skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc into the other team's goal, using long sticks

"Hockey is very physical."

"Professional hockey players risk serious injury every time they step onto the ice due to the high speed collisions that occur."

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

"Surfing is fun."

"Surfing requires patience because you might wait for thirty minutes just to catch one wave that lasts only a few exciting seconds."

a game that involves two or more players, hitting a rubber ball against the walls of a closed court by a racket

"They played squash."

"They played squash after work to stay fit and clear their minds."

a game for two or four people who play with a hollow rubber ball and special rackets on a court with four walls

"They play racquetball every Tuesday."

"The racquetball court had glass walls so spectators could watch the fast paced game from outside."

an indoor game for two teams of players each trying to throw a ball with their hands to the opponent's goal

"Handball is fast."

"Handball is a fast paced team sport that requires excellent agility and quick decision making skills."

a sport or game in which a player rolls a ball down a lane with the aim of knocking over as many pins as possible at the other end of the lane

"Bowling is fun."

"We went bowling on Friday night and had a great time."