Phrase guide
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noun
A sporting activity which has a relatively high ratio of watchers to direct participants.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Something, especially a process or activity, which is a popular object of observation; an activity which a person prefers to watch rather than to participate in.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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noun
An activity which consists of watching or observing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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noun
a sport that many people find entertaining to watch
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: sport, athletics
History
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Across languages
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