a piece of ground with a special surface for people, cars, etc. to have races or to drive on
track
a long narrow board used for surfing
surfboard
to travel on water using sails or an engine
sail
a sporting event in which people try to jump as far forward as possible after running up to a line
long jump
a system of exercises for your body and for controlling your breathing, used by people who want to become fitter or to relax
yoga
a sport in which two people fight each other with their hands, while wearing very large thick gloves
boxing
used to show that two teams or sides are against each other
versus
a game played over a large area of ground using sticks with a special shape to hit a small hard ball into a series of 9 or 18 holes, using as few shots as possible
golf
a sports event where people or teams compete against each other
match
a game played by two teams of
11 players, using a round ball that players kick up and down the
playing field. Teams try to kick the ball into the other team’s goal.
football / soccer
the sport or activity of move through water by moving your arms and legs, without touching the bottom
swimming
a road vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing the pedals with your feet
bicycle / bike
a large sports ground surrounded by rows of seats and usually other buildings
stadium
to look at somebody/something for a time, paying attention to what happens
watch
buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided to play and practice sport
sports facilities
the sport or activity of jumping into water with your head and arms first
diving
a person who takes part in a competition
competitor
a game played by two teams of five players, using a large ball which players try to throw into a high net hanging from a ring
basketball
the sport or activity of riding a bicycle
cycling
a short narrow board with small wheels at each end, which you stand on and ride as a sport
skateboard
a sporting event in which people try to jump over a high bar that is gradually raised higher and higher
high jump
a person who teaches people or animals to perform a particular job or skill well, or to do a particular sport
trainer
the sport or activity of moving over snow on skis
skiing
physical
exercises, often using special equipment, that develop and show the
body’s strength and ability to move and bend easily, often done as a
sport in competitions
gymnastics
to be the most successful in a competition, race, battle, etc.
win
a piece of wood with a handle, made in various shapes and sizes, and used for hitting the ball in games such as baseball, cricket and table tennis
bat
the sport of riding on waves while standing on a narrow board called a surfboard
surfing
to teach a person or an animal the skills for a particular job or activity; to be taught in this way
train
shoes that you wear for sports or as informal clothing
trainers / sneakers
a frame with a net into which players must kick or hit the ball in order to score a point
goal
a set of clothes and equipment that you use for a particular activity
kit
moving using your legs, going faster than when you walk
running
a game in which two or four players use rackets to hit a ball backwards and forwards across a net on a specially marked court
tennis
a piece of sports equipment used for hitting the ball, etc. in the games of tennis, squash or badminton. It has an oval frame, with strings stretched across and down it.
racket
a game in which two teams of six players use their hands to hit a large ball backwards and forwards over a high net while trying not to let the ball touch the ground on their own side
volleyball
a person who competes in sports
athlete
a place where games such as tennis and basketball are played
court
a person who plays football, especially as a profession
football player / footballer
a game played by two teams of 11 players, using a round ball which players kick up and down the playing field. Teams try to kick the ball into the other team’s goal.
soccer / football
moving your body to music
dancing
a person who trains a person or team in sport
coach
a person who rides a horse, bicycle or motorcycle
rider
the state of being physically healthy and strong
fitness
material that is made of string or thread twisted or tied together, with small spaces in between
net
a
game like tennis played by two or four people, usually indoors. Players
hit a small light kind of ball, originally with feathers around it (= a shuttlecock) across a high net using a racket.
badminton
a period of physical exercise that you do to keep fit
workout
a person who rides a bicycle
cyclist
a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport
champion
the sport of racing fast cars on a special track
motor-racing
the sport or activity of riding horses
riding
a game played on ice, in which players use long sticks to hit a hard rubber disc (called a puck) into the other team’s goal
ice hockey
any sport that involves competing in races
racing
sports such as running, jumping and throwing that people compete in
athletics
a room or hall with equipment for doing physical exercise, for example in a school
gym
the sport or activity of travelling in a boat with sails
sailing
to move or go somewhere by putting one foot in front of the other on the ground, but without running
walk
a room for changing clothes in, especially before playing sports
changing room
a round object used for throwing, hitting or kicking in games and sports
ball
the sport of moving over snow on a snowboard
snowboarding
a game played on grass by two teams of 11 players. Players score points (called runs) by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks, called stumps.
cricket
an individual unit that adds to a score in a game or sports competition
point
a game played on a field by
two teams of 11 players, with curved sticks and a small hard ball. Teams
try to hit the ball into the other team’s goal.
hockey
an area of water that has been created for people to swim in
swimming pool
the sport or activity of riding horses
horse-riding
the activity of running slowly and steadily as a form of exercise
jogging
a pesrn who plays tennis
tennis player
a competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc. to see which one is the faster or fastest
race
a player whose job is to stop the ball from going into his or her own team’s goal
goalkeeper
to stop and hold a moving object or person, especially in your hands
catch
a game played by two teams of 13 or 15 players, using an oval ball which may be kicked or carried. Teams try to put the ball over the other team’s line.
rugby
the sport of shooting animals and birds with guns
shoot(ing)
to sit on an animal, especially a horse, and control it as it moves
ride
to be involved in a game; to compete against somebody in a game
play
an award that is given to a person who wins a competition, race, etc.
prize
a group of people who play a particular game or sport against another group of people
team
a warm, loose pair of trousers and matching jacket worn for sports practice or as informal clothes
tracksuit
doing an activity or training regularly so that you can improve your skill
practice
the sport or activity of skiing on water while being pulled by a fast boat
waterskiing
a game played like tennis with bats and a small plastic ball on a table with a net across it
table tennis
the sport or activity of moving on ice on skates
ice-skating
a piece of clothing worn for swimming
swimming costume / swimsuit
an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something
competition
a long wide board that a person stands on to move over snow in the sport of snowboarding
snowboard
the sport or activity of climbing rocks or mountains
climbing
activity that you do for pleasure and that needs physical effort or skill, usually done in a special area and according to fixed rules
sport
n organization for people who share an interest or do a sport or activity together
club
a game played especially in the US by two teams of nine players, using a bat and ball. Each player tries to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball.
baseball
a game for two players, played in a court surrounded by four walls, using rackets and a small rubber ball
squash
a group of sports teams who all play each other to earn points and find which team is best
league
a building where the public can go to play many different kinds of sports, swim, etc.
sports centre
the sport or business of catching fish
fishing
to hit something with your foot
kick
the number of points, goals, etc. scored by each player or team in a game or competition
score
an area of ground specially prepared and marked for playing a sports game
pitch