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Sports

50 Words

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soccer
1.
so
ccer
Noun

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

I like to watch soccer matches on TV and support my favorite team.

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basketball
2.
bas
ket
ball
Noun

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.

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tennis
3.
te
nnis
Noun

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.

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golf
4.
golf
Noun

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.

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baseball
5.
base
ball
Noun

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.

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football
6.
foot
ball
Noun

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.

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rugby
7.
rug
by
Noun

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.

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cricket
8.
cri
cket
Noun

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.

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volleyball
9.
vo
lley
ball
Noun

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.

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badminton
10.
bad
min
ton
Noun

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.

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table tennis
11.
table tennis
Noun

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

During our office break, we often play table tennis.

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hockey
12.
ho
ckey
Noun

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.

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cycle
13.
cy
cle
Noun

(biology) a series of transformations and events that happen in an animal or plant's lifetime

The water cycle describes how water moves through the environment in different forms.

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wrestle
14.
wrestle
Verb

to engage in a physical competition involving holds, maneuvers, and grappling, often as part of a sport or for recreation

Athletes often wrestle in competitions to demonstrate strength and skill.

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box
15.
box
Noun

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.

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martial arts
16.
martial arts
Noun

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

He has been studying martial arts since he was a child, starting with karate and later branching out into jiu-jitsu.

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gymnastics
17.
gym
nas
tics
Noun

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.

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softball
18.
soft
ball
Noun

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

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field hockey
Noun

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

Field hockey requires speed and agility.

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track and field
20.
track and field
Phrase

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

She excels in both sprints and long-distance events in track and field.

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ski
21.
ski
Noun

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.

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snowboard
22.
snow
board
Noun

a type of board that we use to move down the snowy hills

He strapped on his snowboard and headed to the slopes for a day of snowboarding.

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archery
23.
ar
che
ry
Noun

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

She has been practicing archery for five years.

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row
24.
row
Noun

a group of people or objects placed in a line

The students sat in a row during the assembly, listening attentively to the guest speaker.

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surf
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surf
Verb

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

He loves to surf, spending hours riding the waves and perfecting his technique.

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snooker
26.
snoo
ker
Noun

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

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horseback riding
27.
horseback riding
Noun

the activity or sport of riding on a horse

Horseback riding requires balance and proper posture.

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fence
28.
fence
Noun

a structure like a wall, made of wire, wood, etc. that is placed around an area or a piece of land

She leaned on the fence and watched the sunset.

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weightlifting
29.
weight
lif
ting
Noun

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

He trained rigorously for months to compete in weightlifting at the national championships.

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roller skate
30.
roller skate
Noun

a shoe with a set of small wheels attached to the bottom used for skating

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skateboard
31.
skate
board
Noun

a small board with two sets of wheels we stand on to move around by pushing one foot down

He enjoys riding his skateboard around the neighborhood, doing tricks and jumps at the local skate park.

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climb
32.
climb
Verb

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

He likes to climb mountains on weekends.

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squash
33.
squash
Verb

to press or squeeze something with force

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

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racquetball
34.
rac
quet
ball
Noun

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

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handball
35.
hand
ball
Noun

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.

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water polo
36.
water polo
Noun

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

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

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judo
37.
ju
do
Noun

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

Judo is known for its emphasis on technique rather than strength.

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karate
38.
ka
ra
te
Noun

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

Karate helps build physical strength and mental discipline.

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taekwondo
39.
taek
won
do
Noun

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

She has been practicing taekwondo for years and is now a black belt.

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dive
40.
dive
Verb

to jump into water, usually hands and head first

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

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ice skating
41.
ice skating
Noun

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.

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windsurf
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windsurf
Verb

to engage in a water sport where a person stands on a board and uses a sail to catch the wind and move themselves across the water

They love to windsurf on the lake during the summer.

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scuba diving
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scuba diving
Noun

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

She went scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef last summer.

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sky
dive
Verb

to jump out of an airplane and experience free-fall before safely descending using a parachute

Thrill-seekers often choose to skydive for an exhilarating experience.

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pole vault
Noun

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

The athlete cleared the bar with ease during the pole vault competition.

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par
kour
Noun

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

Parkour is a physical discipline where practitioners move through their environment with fluidity, using techniques like running, jumping, and climbing.

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bowl
47.
bowl
Noun

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

She filled the bowl with fresh fruit for breakfast.

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jog
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jog
Verb

to run at a steady, slow pace, especially for exercise

He jogs on the treadmill when the weather is bad.

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rock climbing
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rock climbing
Noun

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

Rock climbing requires strength and focus.

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car racing
Noun

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

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