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Definition of sportsman

sportsman

/ˈspɔːrtsmən/
sports · man
Plural:sportsmen
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Adjective:sportsmanlike
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• noun

1

A man who participates actively in sports, athletics, or outdoor field pursuits such as hunting and fishing.

Example

"The accomplished sportsman competed in three consecutive Olympic tournaments before retiring to coach."

2

A person who exhibits fairness, generosity, and courtesy when competing, winning, or losing.

Example

"Even after a narrow defeat in the final match, he proved to be a true sportsman by congratulating his opponent warmly."

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• Nearby Words

sportscaster
sportscasting
sportsground
sportsman
sportsmanlike
sportsmanly
sportsmanship

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