watersport

wa·ter·sport

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waw-ter-spawrt, -spohrt, wot-er-]
- /ˈwɔ tərˌspɔrt, -ˌspoʊrt, ˈwɒt ər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waw-ter-spawrt, -spohrt, wot-er-]
- /ˈwɔ tərˌspɔrt, -ˌspoʊrt, ˈwɒt ər-/

Definitions of watersport word

noun watersport a sport played or practiced on or in water, as swimming, water polo, or surfing. 1
noun watersport watersports, (used with a singular or plural verb) Slang. sexual activity that typically involves urinating on or being urinated on by others. 1
noun watersport Any sport played on or in water; such as swimming or water skiing. 1
noun,plural watersport games played in or on water 1
noun,plural watersport type of sexual activity 1
noun watersport any recreational activity or sport that takes place in or on the water, as swimming, surfing, or sailing 0

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Origin of watersport

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20; water + sport

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Parts of speech for Watersport

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watersport popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

watersport usage trend in Literature

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