How to Use sport in a Sentence

sport

1 of 3 verb
Definition of sportnext
Synonyms for sportnext
  • She showed up at the party sporting a bright red hat.
  • Wear this tank for your next round of 18, or sport it on the tennis court.
    — Amy Schlinger, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2023
  • To top it off, the sundeck sports a 10-foot Jacuzzi flanked by sun pads.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The main beams are both 26 1/8 inches, and the rack sports impressive tine length, too.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Starting up top, the sun deck sports a large whirlpool flanked by sun pads, a bar, and an open-air lounge.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 June 2023
  • Plus, the bedroom comes with its own en suite bath that sports dual sinks, a shower, and a tub.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 July 2023
  • The bow also sports a garage for storing a tender or Jet Ski.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
  • The pair matched in dark sunglasses and black suits, with the Lemme founder sporting leathery gloves.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2024
  • There used to be two main types of seating at sporting events: luxury suites, and a seat in the stands.
    — Kevin Draper Doug Mills, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
  • But what caught fans’ eyes was a white armband ‘Set sported on his left arm.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2023
  • There’s a church that evokes the tower of Babel, and a watering hole called The Range that sports a stage for open mic nights.
    — Jonah Gercke, SPIN, 15 Mar. 2024
  • So, the best catfish rods sport a fast to moderate action, which bends no more than half of the blank.
    — Pete M. Anderson, Field & Stream, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The brow guard sports a goddess-like figure flanked by lions.
    — Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2024
  • This win was a huge feat for the one-woman show as celebrities like Kendrick Lamar have been seen sporting her work on the day-to-day.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The world-class buck sported a 7×7 main frame rack with six extra stickers.
    — Outdoor Life, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Outside, the grounds sport a formal walled garden and a croquet lawn.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Hydration is key, not matter what the day brings, and this duo sports a great lid that can clip on to just about anything.
    — Jennifer Nied, Women's Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Starting at the stern, the two-story beach club sports several places for soaking.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 June 2023
  • Swift sported a Kansas City red jacket, white tank top and black shorts.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
  • David, who sported a beard in the morning, had planned to shave backstage and perform for the first time in drag that afternoon.
    — Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2023
  • This species sported a very long neck Mamenchisaurus sinocanadorum had one of the longest necks of all time.
    — Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The Parks and Rec alum is an avid watch collector and can always be found sporting luxe wrist candy.
    — Victoria K. Hunt, Robb Report, 9 May 2023
  • Pataky sported a red, white and blue star-pattern ski-suit, while Hemsworth kept it simple with camo pants and a brown jacket.
    — Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Bush wore sparkling pants and black sweater while Harris sported a white button-down and gray blazer.
    — Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Prepare for all the compliments to come your way while sporting this baby.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
  • The singer and Rare Beauty founder sported a black, off-the-shoulder dress by Oscar de la Renta embellished with mounds of bows along the bust.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
  • In addition, Armand sports a full-beam VIP suite on the main deck and seven guest staterooms across the main and lower decks.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2024
  • And, this particular pair sports a pop of lime green for a subtle, eye-catching look.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Skarsgård smokes a pipe in a bathtub, sporting a veiny and offensive fat suit.
    — Vulture, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Most of the house, which sports an outdoor infinity pool and fireplace, is made up of glass walls, photos show.
    — Jennifer Sangalang, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2023
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sport

2 of 3 noun
  • She likes to play sport.
  • Ice-skating with friends is my favorite sport.
  • Get all the top news and sports from the baltimoresun.com.
    — Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The images will be of all its sports ambassadors over the years.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
  • Sixth Street is one of the first investment firms to launch a sports team from scratch.
    — Byluisa Beltran, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Trial episodes of some shows are offered, but that doesn't help you for the sports.
    — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2023
  • After a two-year break from the sport, Biles is back and stronger than ever.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2023
  • For the 150 or so students, two hours of mandatory sports each day is part of the draw.
    — Clarence Williams, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2023
  • In the sports world, in the business world, in the Mountain Brook world, a lot of people tend to act like the smartest person in the room.
    — Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 4 Aug. 2023
  • This bundle set comes with a sports bra and pair of leggings for just around $100.
    — Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Tired of paying big bucks to take the family to see the local sports teams?
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2023
  • The Express teach kids the basics and fundamentals of the sport.
    — Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2023
  • He is set up to fail — the team is widely regarded as a punchline in the sport.
    — Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Nov. 2023
  • And to the consumer point, for a true sports fan, this product only has a subset of sports.
    — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The fact that a club like Rising can’t dream of reaching the highest level of the sport in this country.
    — The Arizona Republic, 6 Apr. 2023
  • In an interview for Time’s 2023 Person of the Year, the singer noted that she's found a new love for the sport during the process.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Frequently Asked Questions What is the best sports bra for plus size?
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
  • What fool is going to shell out money for cable to watch sports?
    — The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024
  • But Packard sees it more as a natural progression of the sport.
    — Lacey Latch, AZCentral.com, 30 Apr. 2023
  • The final ticket resale will take place on April 17 at 10 a.m. for all sports and can be found here.
    — Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
  • Charles met with sports stars at the dinner but won’t be attending the Rugby World Cup while in France.
    — Karla Adam, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The justices are no strangers to shaking up the landscape of American sports.
    — Matt Ford, The New Republic, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Halle showed off her bare bump in a black sports bra and dark gray joggers, while Chloe rocked a cropped black velour tracksuit and black corset.
    — Nathan Vinson, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Anderson claims to think the sport is a wonderful way for kids to stay active and make new friends.
    — Will Knight, WIRED, 12 Oct. 2023
  • There are various events from art and culture to music and sports.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Biles said she’s been trying to relish in the moment of her career a bit more since returning to the sport, as well.
    — Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Male birds sport rays of magenta feathers on their throats.
    — Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Eduardo Galvan is a lifelong skater who grew up in Venice, one of the sport’s crucibles.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Want the latest sports news in your inbox every Thursday?
    — Patricia Garcia, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The sneaker’s leather footbed and gum outsoles are a nod to the deep rooted history and heritage that Puma has with the sport of football.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Sep. 2023
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sport

3 of 3 adjective
  • But the call of multi-sport was always there for Obotette.
    — Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2020
  • The multi-sport athlete lives in Park City and will run the 100 meters in Tokyo.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 July 2021
  • Slater’s team — but some 30 miles away at a multi-sport complex on the outskirts of Mesa.
    — Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2022
  • There will also be some cross-sport synergy in play on the Strip.
    — Carol Schram, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
  • Garmin's rugged Fenix 6 Pro is one of the best multi-sport smartwatches out there.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 28 Nov. 2022
  • BetMGM has a great way for bettors to get in on all the action with their cross-sport parlay boost.
    — Doug Ziefel, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2022
  • The park is located at Greenway Road and Parkview Place and will have eight multi-sport fields.
    — Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 25 Dec. 2022
  • The cheer team needed guys that year, and as a former multi-sport player, Paris had the athleticism to make the team.
    — Matt Cohen, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Mar. 2022
  • The multi-sport field will serve 2,100 students and youth football players.
    — Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 27 Jan. 2022
  • Fronk was a multi-sport star athlete at Sunset High School.
    — oregonlive, 24 Mar. 2021
  • In an effort to get him outside again, Denise worked with Make-A-Wish to get a multi-sport court built in the family’s yard.
    — Thuc Nhi Nguyen Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2021
  • By far one of my favorite leggings of all time, these are non-sport specific and perfect for runs on a warmer day.
    — Claire Tighe, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2020
  • Bowden was a multi-sport star and also played in the band at Woodlawn High School in Birmingham.
    — Jim Henry, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2021
  • Rollyson leads this group as a multi-sport athlete who is committed to Ohio State for baseball.
    — Matt Goul, cleveland, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Multi-sport athlete with impressive top-end speed thanks to long stride.
    — oregonlive, 3 June 2020
  • Swauger was a fine multi-sport athlete for the Bellevue Tigers graduating in 1951.
    — James Weber, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2020
  • The cultural norm of the affluent, multi-sport athlete may have lost out to the desire for a less hectic schedule.
    — Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2021
  • The remodeled play space is equipped with a new playground, multi-sport basketball court and a garden.
    — Amanda Jackson, CNN, 13 June 2021
  • But while football remains king in the Lone Star State, the Texans don’t seem to have the same cultural impact as their cross-sport counterparts.
    — Michael Shapiro, Chron, 4 Oct. 2022
  • That means dozens of multi-sport athletes who play football and hoop often miss the first month or more of basketball season.
    — Dallas News, 26 Oct. 2022
  • The something new is first-year coach Brennon Sun, a former multi-sport athlete at Shungnak School.
    — Beth Bragg, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Track your performance with Garmin’s multi-sport GPS watch that’s currently on sale for over 50% off.
    — Kara Cuzzone, Forbes, 23 June 2021
  • But the Broncos have lost 45 multi-sport players to other sports since December.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2021
  • Galloway is a multi-sport athlete at Boerne as a catcher in baseball and point guard in basketball.
    — David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Nov. 2021
  • The Madison Memorial multi-sport standout joins the Chiefs after seeing brief action for the Colts over the past two seasons.
    — Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2021
  • With many players on teams across the state skating this fall, being a multi-sport athlete is encouraged.
    — Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Dec. 2022
  • One of the county’s best multi-sport athletes in the past decade, Biniak was also a standout basketball and track performer.
    — Brent Kennedy, baltimoresun.com, 19 Aug. 2021
  • Tuimoloau, though, combines the all-around skill set of a multi-sport prospect with advanced football awareness and a mature approach.
    — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 23 July 2022
  • Hill’s twin sister, Kate, was a multi-sport athlete at Bishop Feehan High.
    — Marvin Pave, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Jan. 2022
  • Marsh is a multi-sport athlete, also competing in track.
    — Greg Riddle, Dallas News, 17 June 2020

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