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Definition of sumo

sumo

/ˈsuː.moʊ/
su · mo
Plural:sumos
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• noun

1

A traditional Japanese style of heavyweight wrestling in which two competitors attempt to force each other out of a circular ring or cause any part of the opponent's body other than the soles of the feet to touch the ground.

Example

"The ceremonial rituals performed before a sumo match reflect the sport's deep roots in Shinto tradition."

2

An athlete who competes in Japanese heavyweight wrestling.

Example

"The young sumo trained rigorously at his stable to advance to the top professional division."

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• Nearby Words

summon
summoner
summons
sumo
sump
sumptuous
sumptuously

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 'sumō' (相撲), originally a nominalization of the verb 'sumau', meaning 'to compete, contend, or strike one another.'

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