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Definition of sportsplex

sportsplex

/ˈspɔːrts.plɛks/
sports · plex
Plural:sportsplexes
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sportsplex Lexical Profile

sportsplex Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A large facility or complex that houses multiple courts, fields, rinks, or other areas designed for various athletic and recreational activities.

Example

"The city council approved the construction of a new sportsplex to host regional youth hockey and basketball tournaments."

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• Nearby Words

spoon
spoonbill
sport
sportsplex
spotlight
spotted adder
spotted bass

Word Origin & Etymology

A late 20th-century portmanteau of the words 'sports' and 'complex', popularized primarily in North America to describe increasingly large, multi-use municipal and commercial athletic facilities.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sportsplex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sportsplex
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