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Basic Nouns - Sports

Here you will learn some English nouns related to sports such as "golf", "badminton", and "surfing".

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soccer
soccer
[noun]

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

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

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

Ex: He enjoys playing basketball with his friends at the local park on weekends. 
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tennis
tennis
[noun]

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

Ex: He dreams of becoming a professional tennis player one day. 
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golf
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

Ex: Golf is often considered a relaxing sport. 
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baseball
baseball
[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

Ex: Baseball is a popular sport in the United States. 
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football
football
[noun]

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

Ex: Football games are a big part of our school spirit. 
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rugby
rugby
[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

Ex: He started playing rugby at a young age. 
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cricket
cricket
[noun]

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

Ex: Cricket requires a good understanding of strategy. 
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volleyball

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

Ex: She enjoys the teamwork and strategy involved in playing volleyball. 
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badminton
badminton
[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

Ex: Badminton is a fast-paced sport that requires quick reflexes. 
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table tennis

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

Ex: During our office break, we often play table tennis. 
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hockey
hockey
[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

Ex: He loves watching hockey games on TV. 
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cycling
cycling
[noun]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

Ex: She enjoys cycling through the park every morning to stay fit and clear her mind. 
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wrestling
wrestling
[noun]

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

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boxing
boxing
[noun]

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

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martial arts

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

Ex: 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

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

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

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

Ex: Field hockey requires speed and agility. 
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track and field

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

Ex: She excels in both sprints and long-distance events in track and field. 
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skiing
skiing
[noun]

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

Ex: He took up skiing as a hobby and now spends every weekend on the mountain. 
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snowboarding

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

Ex: Snowboarding is a popular winter activity that attracts enthusiasts of all ages to the mountains. 
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archery
archery
[noun]

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

Ex: She has been practicing archery for five years. 
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rowing
rowing
[noun]

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

Ex: The team won the rowing competition with a record time. 
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surfing
surfing
[noun]

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

Ex: He enjoys surfing and spends most of his free time riding waves at the beach. 
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snooker
snooker
[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

the activity or sport of riding on a horse

Ex: Horseback riding requires balance and proper posture. 
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fencing
fencing
[noun]

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

Ex: Fencing requires agility and precision to outmaneuver an opponent. 
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weightlifting

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

Ex: He trained rigorously for months to compete in weightlifting at the national championships. 
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roller skating

the sport or activity of moving around quickly on skates

Ex: She enjoys roller skating at the park on weekends. 
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skateboarding

the sport or activity of riding a skateboard

Ex: He enjoys the thrill of skateboarding, spending hours perfecting his tricks at the skate park. 
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climbing
climbing
[noun]

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

Ex: Climbing requires both strength and technique. 
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squash
squash
[noun]

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

Ex: Squash is a fast-paced game that requires agility, speed, and precision. 
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racquetball

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
handball
[noun]

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

Ex: Playing handball competitively demands both physical stamina and strategic thinking on the court. 
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water polo

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

Ex: Water polo is a challenging sport that requires both swimming and teamwork. 
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judo
judo
[noun]

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

Ex: Judo is known for its emphasis on technique rather than strength. 
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karate
karate
[noun]

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

Ex: Karate helps build physical strength and mental discipline. 
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taekwondo
taekwondo
[noun]

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

Ex: She has been practicing taekwondo for years and is now a black belt. 
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diving
diving
[noun]

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

Ex: Diving is one of the most-watched sports in the Olympics. 
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ice skating

the sport or activity of moving on ice with ice skates

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

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

Ex: Windsurfing combines elements of surfing and sailing, making it an exciting water sport for enthusiasts. 
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scuba diving

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

Ex: She went scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef last summer. 
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skydiving
skydiving
[noun]

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

Ex: Skydiving offers an unparalleled adrenaline rush as participants experience the thrill of jumping out of an aircraft and soaring through the sky. 
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pole vault

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

Ex: The athlete cleared the bar with ease during the pole vault competition. 
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parkour
parkour
[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

Ex: Parkour is a physical discipline where practitioners move through their environment with fluidity, using techniques like running, jumping, and climbing. 
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bowling
bowling
[noun]

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

Ex: Bowling is a game of precision and timing. 
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jogging
jogging
[noun]

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

Ex: After a quick jogging, I'm ready to start my day. 
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rock climbing

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

Ex: Rock climbing requires strength and focus. 
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car racing

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

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