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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
[noun]

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

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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

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

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golf
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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

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baseball
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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

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football
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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: Tim loves football with his friends on Sundays .
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rugby
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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

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cricket
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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

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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

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badminton
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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: They badminton in the park on a sunny afternoon .
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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

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hockey
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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

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cycling
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the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

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

Ex: Martial arts tournaments attract competitors from around the world to showcase their skills and techniques .
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a sport that develops and displays one's agility, balance, coordination, and strength

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

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

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skiing
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the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

Ex: The ski resort offers a variety of amenities and activities for guests , skiing, snowboarding , and tubing .
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a winter sport or activity in which the participant stands on a board and glides over snow, typically on a mountainside

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

Ex: The camp archery lessons for beginners .
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rowing
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a sport in which a boat is propelled through water using long poles called oars

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

Ex: She surfing as a teenager and has been passionate about the sport ever since .
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the activity or sport of riding on a horse

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

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

Ex: Weightlifting requires both physical strength and precise technique to excel .
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the sport or activity of moving around quickly on skates

Ex: They roller skating tricks in the parking lot .
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the sport or activity of riding a skateboard

Ex: He spends most of his free time skateboarding, honing his skills at the local skate park .
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climbing
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the activity or sport of going upwards toward the top of a mountain or rock

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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the sport or activity of moving on ice with ice skates

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

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

Ex: The guide explained the safety rules scuba diving.
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skydiving
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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: Whether pursued as a one-time adventure or a lifelong passionskydiving often leaves a lasting impression and unforgettable memories for those who dare to take the leap .
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a track and field event in which an athlete uses a long, flexible pole to jump over a bar

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

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bowling
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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

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

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

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