Sport
/spɔːrt/noun
An activity involving physical exertion and skill, often competitive, or a particular game or pastime.
Did you know?The word ultimately comes from a Latin root meaning “to carry away,” which passed through Old French as a term for amusement, diversion, and playful behavior.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*per-
“to carry, lead, or convey”
Latin
Latin
portare
“to carry”
Old French
Old French
desport
“amusement, recreation, diversion”
Middle English
English
sporten
“to amuse oneself; to frolic; diversion”
Modern English
English
sport
“a game, contest, or athletic activity”