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