Definition

The act of writing articles or stories about sports events, athletes, and related topics.

Example

He has a passion for sportswriting and covers local games for the newspaper.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about getting into sportswriting?

Actually, I have! It sounds like a fun way to combine my love for sports and writing.

Right? I think it would be exciting to cover live events.

Definitely! Plus, you get to meet interesting athletes along the way.

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Root Explanation

Sportswriting is formed from "sports" (from Old French *desport*, meaning leisure or activity) and "writing" (from Old English *writan*, meaning to write). The term refers to the act of writing about leisure activities, particularly competitive games and athletic events.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sports' as activities for enjoyment and 'writing' as the act of putting thoughts on paper — together, they describe the act of writing about enjoyable activities.

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