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sportsman

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈspɔːrtsmən/ · UK /ˈspɔːtsmən/

sportsman means: A man who takes part in sports.

noun

MALE ATHLETEB1

A man who takes part in sports.

  • Her brother is a professional sportsman.
  • Several famous sportsmen visited our school.
  • He trained hard to become a successful sportsman.

Similar words: athlete, sports player

Common phrases: a professional sportsman, a talented sportsman, sportsman of the year

HUNTER OR ANGLERC2

A person who hunts, catches fish, or traps wild animals for sport.

  • The sportsman cast his line into the river.
  • Local sportsmen gathered for the opening of duck season.
  • An experienced sportsman showed us how to set a trap.

Similar words: hunter, angler, outdoorsman

Common phrases: an experienced sportsman, a keen sportsman, sportsman hunting deer

Questions about sportsman

What does sportsman mean?

A man who takes part in sports.

What is sportsman in other languages?

Türkçe: sporcu · Español: deportista · Français: sportif · Deutsch: Sportler · Italiano: sportivo · 日本語: 男性スポーツ選手

How do you pronounce sportsman?

In American English /ˈspɔːrtsmən/; in British English /ˈspɔːtsmən/.

How do you use sportsman in a sentence?

Her brother is a professional sportsman. Several famous sportsmen visited our school.

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