[spɔːt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
(e.g: team sports such as soccer and rugby)

- a person who behaves in a good or specified way in response to teasing, defeat, or a similarly trying situation
(e.g: go on, be a sport!)

- an animal or plant showing abnormal or striking variation from the parent type, especially in form or colour, as a result of spontaneous mutation


Phrases:
- in sport
- make sport of
- the sport of kings

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘pastime, entertainment’): shortening of disport

[spɔːt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- wear or display (a distinctive item)
(e.g: he was sporting a huge handlebar moustache)

- play in a lively, energetic way
(e.g: the children sported in the water)


Phrases:
- in sport
- make sport of
- the sport of kings

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘pastime, entertainment’): shortening of disport