sportsmanship


sports·man·ship

noun \-ˌship\

Definition of SPORTSMANSHIP

: conduct (as fairness, respect for one's opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing) becoming to one participating in a sport

Examples of SPORTSMANSHIP

  1. He's a great player who's also admired for his sportsmanship.

First Known Use of SPORTSMANSHIP

1745

Other General Sports Terms

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