Sports

the sport of competing in track and field events, including running races and various competitions in jumping and throwing

She trained all winter to qualify for the national athletics championships in the 400‑meter dash.

to jump into water, usually hands and head first

He is going to dive into the sea from the boat.

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

She has been practicing gymnastics since she was a child and has competed in several national championships.

a container, usually with four sides, a bottom, and a lid, that we use for moving or keeping things

He placed the puzzle pieces back into the puzzle box.

a strategic two-player board game where players move pieces with different abilities across a board with the objective of capturing the opponent's king

Chess requires strategic thinking and planning several moves ahead to outmaneuver your opponent.

either of a pair of long thin objects worn on our feet to make us move faster over the snow

She strapped on her skis and glided gracefully down the mountain slope.

the sport or activity of moving on ice with ice skates

She enjoys ice skating as a way to stay active and have fun during the winter months.

a sport in which riders race against each other with their horses

I’ve always wanted to go to a horse racing event to see the excitement firsthand.

a sport played with a round ball between two teams of eleven players each, aiming to score goals by kicking the ball into the opponent's goalpost

Football is played with a round ball that players kick to score goals.

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

He enjoys playing basketball with his friends at the local park on weekends.

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 a popular sport in the United States.

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

She enjoys the teamwork and strategy involved in playing volleyball.

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

He dreams of becoming a professional tennis player one day.

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

He started playing rugby at a young age.

a game also called tennis, played by two or four players who aim to hit a small plastic ball back and forth on a table across a net placed in the middle using special bats

an insect known for its chirping sound, found in grassy areas, mostly active at night

The cricket's chirping filled the evening air, signaling the arrival of dusk.

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 is often considered a relaxing sport.

a round, deep container with an open top, used for holding food or liquid

She filled the bowl with fresh fruit for breakfast.

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

Playing handball competitively demands both physical stamina and strategic thinking on the court.

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

Water polo is a challenging sport that requires both swimming and teamwork.

a table game in which two players compete by trying to direct balls into holes around the table using special long sticks called cues

I played billiards with my friends at the local club last night.

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

a container of water that people can swim in

The community center has an indoor pool where families can enjoy swimming together regardless of the weather outside.

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

He loves watching hockey games on TV.

a game in which two teams of players form circles and aim to hit their opponents with a ball in order to eliminate them while avoiding getting hit themselves

We played dodgeball at recess today, and I was the last one standing on my team.

a fast-paced variant of indoor soccer played with a smaller ball and on a smaller court

I play futsal with my friends every weekend at the indoor sports center.

to press or squeeze something with force

He had to squash the empty soda can before recycling it.

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

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

Badminton is a fast-paced sport that requires quick reflexes.

a game where a small rubber ball is attached to a wooden paddle with an elastic string, and players hit the ball with the paddle to keep it in motion

I spent the afternoon playing paddleball with my friends at the beach.

a large marine fish related to the ray family with a diamond shape and a tail