Basic Nouns - Sports

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

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Basic Nouns
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: She joined a soccer league to compete against other teams .

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: The coach emphasized teamwork as the key to success in basketball .
tennis [noun]

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

Ex: She won the tennis tournament and received a trophy .
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

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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: In baseball , the aim is to hit the ball and then run around the bases .
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

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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: Rugby requires strength and good teamwork .
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: My brother taught me how to play cricket .

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: Volleyball is an exciting sport where teams try to score points by hitting the ball over the net .

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 played badminton in the park on a sunny afternoon .

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: My sister is the best table tennis player in our family .
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: My cousin plays hockey every weekend in the winter .
cycling [noun]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

Ex: The annual cycling event attracted participants from all over the country .

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

boxing [noun]

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

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

Ex: The dojo offers classes in a wide range of martial arts , including taekwondo , kung fu , and judo .

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

Ex: Many schools offer gymnastics classes to help students develop coordination and balance .
softball [noun]

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

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

Ex: His dream is to become a professional field hockey player .

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

Ex: The team ’s track and field coach emphasized strength and agility .
skiing [noun]

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

Ex: The family planned a weekend getaway to the mountains for some skiing and snowboarding .

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 [noun]

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

Ex: He bought a new bow for his archery training .
rowing [noun]

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

Ex:
surfing [noun]

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

Ex: She took up surfing as a teenager and has been passionate about the sport ever since .
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

the activity or sport of riding on a horse

Ex: Horseback riding lessons are available at the local ranch .
fencing [noun]

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

Ex: The fencing match was intense , with both fencers showcasing their skills .

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

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climbing [noun]

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

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squash [noun]

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

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: The championship match in handball drew a large crowd of enthusiastic spectators .

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

Ex: The water polo match was intense , with both teams giving their best effort to score .
judo [noun]

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

Ex: Judo practitioners wear a gi , which is a traditional uniform .
karate [noun]

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

Ex: In karate , students learn both techniques and forms .

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

Ex: After months of training , he finally won his first taekwondo competition .
diving [noun]

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

Ex: Professional diving can be quite dangerous .

the sport or activity of moving on ice with ice skates

Ex: He took up ice skating as a hobby and spends his weekends practicing jumps and spins at the local ice rink .

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

Ex: The beach is a popular destination for windsurfing , thanks to its consistent winds and calm waters .

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

Ex: The clear waters make this location perfect for scuba diving .

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

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

Ex: She trained for months to improve her pole vault technique .
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: Safety and technique are paramount in parkour training to prevent injuries and improve agility .
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

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jogging [noun]

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

Ex: He decided to do some jogging instead of going to the gym today .

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

Ex: Rock climbing is a popular outdoor adventure sport .

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