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sportsman / sportswoman

nounmasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/dɨʃ.puɾ.tiʃ.tɐ/des·por·tis·ta

Definitions

2
1

A person who engages in sport, whether professional or amateur; athlete.

Usage examples

She is a dedicated sportswoman and trains every day.
The club organized an event for young sportsmen.

Common combinations

professional sportsmanamateur sportsmansportsman spirit
2

A person who enjoys and follows sports with interest.

Usage examples

He is a great sports enthusiast and never misses his team's game.
The conversation at the table was among sports enthusiasts passionate about football.

Synonyms