sportsman

noun
UK: /ˈspɔːtsmən/
US: /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

  1. A man who plays sports.

    1. He is a sportsman, always playing football.
    2. As a dedicated sportsman, John enjoys competing in various athletic events.

  2. A person who is fair and generous or who behaves well, especially in losing.

    1. He was a good sportsman after the loss.
    2. Even after the defeat, the team showed they were a great sportsman.

  3. A man who hunts or fishes for sport.

    1. My father is a sportsman and goes hunting every year.
    2. The conservation group partnered with a local sportsman to protect the wildlife.

Synonyms

athlete player competitor hunter fisherman good sport

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sportsman" in English means: A man who plays sports., A person who is fair and generous or who behaves well, especially in losing., A man who hunts or fishes for sport..

The phonetic transcription of "sportsman" is /ˈspɔːtsmən/ in British English and /ˈspɔːrtsmən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sportsman": athlete, player, competitor, hunter, fisherman, good sport.

Example usage of "sportsman": "He is a sportsman, always playing football.". More examples on the page.