Phrase guide

professional sport

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Sport in which athletes receive payment for their performance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • Ice hockey is a professional sport at the top level.

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: ammattilaisurheilulaji — sport by paid athletes
  • German: Profisport — sport by paid athletes
  • Greek: επαγγελματικός αθλητισμός (epangelmatikós athlitismós) — sport by paid athletes