sportsman

Word parts

sports + -man

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈspɔːtsmən/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular sportsman

Plural sportsmen

1. (countable) (UK) (sports) A sportsman is a male athlete.
   • Synonyms: sportsperson and sportswoman
2. (countable) A person who hunts, fishes or traps; an outdoorsman.