4.2.6.2 Sports
Use this domain for words related to sports.
OMC Codes:
526 Athletic Sports
542 Commercialized Sports
What words refer to sports?
sport, sports, organized sports, athletics, pro sports, amateur sports
What words refer to specific sports?
football, soccer, basketball, tennis, track, track and field, ping pong, badminton, baseball, hockey, ice hockey, boxing, wrestling, running, cricket, golf, gymnastics, race,
What words refer to a sports event?
sports event, sporting event, game, match, bout
What words refer to a group of sports events?
series, Olympics, tournament, tourney, meet, double-header, triple-header, season
What are the parts of a sports events?
starting bell/buzzer, first quarter, second quarter, first half, half time, final bell/buzzer
What is a person called who participates in sports?
athlete, player, starting line up, substitute, bench, coach, captain, referee, trainer, professional, amateur
What is a group of players called?
team, club
What is a group of teams called?
league, conference, association
What is the leader of a team called?
coach, to coach a team, call time out, captain, to captain a team
What is the staff of a team called?
assistant coach, trainer, recruiter
What words describe a player?
athletic, acrobatic, competitive, star,
What do athletes do?
play, compete, competition, struggle, engage in a sport/contest, participate, exercise, physical exercise, train, training, calisthenics, warm up, workout, break the rules, pull ahead
What words refer to the goal of a sport?
goal, score,
What words are used of the outcome of a game?
win, lose, tie, defeat, become champion, win the prize, finish the race, finish well, winner, loser
What are the winners and losers called?
winner, champion, loser, first place winner, second place, runner up, second runner up
What awards are given to the winner?
prize, cup, trophy, wreath, flowers, medal, gold medal, silver medal, bronze medal, blue ribbon, prize money, champion's belt, applause, cheers, plaudits, kudos, fame
What equipment is used in sports?
uniform, ball, clock, scoreboard
What is the place called where sports are played?
playing field, track, court, arena, stadium, gym, gymnasium
What are the parts of the playing field?
court, line, lane, out of bounds, goal, finish line
What is the person called who enforces the rules?
referee, to referee, referee's whistle, umpire, to umpire, official, commissioner, timekeeper, to keep time, call time, stop play, to rule
What is a person called who watches sports?
fan, crowd, cheerleaders, pep club
What do fans do?
root, yell, cheer, shout encouragement, support their team, boo the referee
What is a person called who comments on sports?
commentator, announcer, sportscaster, reporter