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Definition of esport

esport

/ˈiː.spɔːrt/
e · sport
Plural:esports
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esport Lexical Profile

esport Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A multiplayer video game played competitively for spectators, typically by professional gamers in organized leagues or tournaments.

Example

"The university recently added a varsity team for the popular esport, offering scholarships to top players."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Most commonly used in the plural form "esports", which can take a singular verb when referring to the industry or activity as a whole (e.g., "esports is growing rapidly"), or in the singular "esport" when referring to a specific competitive video game title.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1990s as a blend of "electronic" and "sport" to describe organized, multiplayer video game competitions.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Esport. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/esport
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