Definition

A man who participates in sports or shows good sportsmanship.

Example

The sportsman won the championship after months of hard training.

Conversation

Did you see the game last night?

Yeah, that sportsman really played well!

I know, right? He showed great skill and sportsmanship.

Absolutely, it’s always inspiring to watch a true sportsman in action.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sportsman** → It is formed from "sport" (from Old French *desport*, meaning leisure or recreation) and "-sman" (an Old English suffix meaning a person who). A sportsman is a person who engages in sports or recreational activities.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who enjoys 'leisure' ('sport') and is a 'person' ('-sman') involved in physical activities. This helps you remember that a sportsman is someone who participates in sports.

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