English vocabulary — Sport topic
151 words · CEFR A1–C2
A roundup of 151 English vocabulary words for the Sport topic across CEFR A1–C2, grouped by meaning and with IPA and English meanings. Learning Sport vocabulary in context helps you remember it longer and use it right away in conversation. Tap Study flashcards to review, or browse more English vocabulary by topic and the A1–C2 pathway.
A1Sport vocabulary · A1(5 words)Free
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a game where two teams kick a ball
to move fast on your feet
a game where you move your body, like football
to move through water with your body
to be first in a game or a race
A2Sport vocabulary · A2(6 words)
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to go up something using your hands and feet
activity that keeps your body strong
a place where people exercise
a game between two teams
a place built for swimming
a group who play or work together
B1Sport vocabulary · B1(18 words)
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a person trained in a sport
the winner of a competition
a person who trains a team
to try to win against others
the effort of firms or people to win
the place where legal cases are decided
riding a bicycle
walking long distances in the country
running slowly for exercise
sports of fighting such as karate
the person you play or argue against
the best result anyone has reached
the official who controls a game
to get a point in a game
a large building where sport is played
a competition with many rounds
to do gentle exercise before sport
exercises for the body and mind from India
B2Sport vocabulary · B2(23 words)
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physically strong and good at sport
to recover quickly after a setback
the illegal use of drugs in sport
to make a picture with a pen
the ability to keep going under strain
a match arranged for a set date
the ability to bend or to change plans
often getting hurt
to begin an event
the rounds where losers leave the competition
strong competition between two sides
the one who finishes second
a person watching a sports event
a firm that pays to support an event
fair and generous behavior in sport
to injure a joint by twisting it
the full group of players available
the strength to keep going for a long time
to use one thing in place of another
to be better or greater than
C1Sport vocabulary · C1(54 words)
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a victory certain before it is played
a player who came up through a club's youth system
in spite of everything being unfavorable
the combined score over two matches
almost completely certain
the mood created by a crowd
a goal scored at the opponent's ground
to be pushed out of the main activity
to scold someone angrily and at length
to withdraw with dignity
to climb with effort using hands and feet
a strong showing at the decisive moment
the keeping of calm when hard pressed
to fall deliberately to win a foul
to return to something gradually
to slow down from a hard rate
the shared pride and loyalty of a group
rules limiting what clubs may spend
skilful and delicate handling
to lose a right as a penalty
C2Sport vocabulary · C2(45 words)
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a position in which you cannot possibly gain
a long-standing chief opponent
a game won by grinding the opponent down
the slack curved middle part of a rope
a temporary camp without tents
having the effect of humbling someone
a tight sequence of bends on a racing circuit
to climb awkwardly over something
a rider whose job is to work for the team leader
vigorous spirit and dash
to rejoice openly and greatly
a movement made to mislead an opponent
burning with intense feeling
an opening sacrifice made to gain position
bending the rules to gain an edge
to offer low odds because it is very likely
land regarded as sacred
out of the contest through injury
deeply humiliating
too strong to be broken into
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Learn English vocabulary — Sport topic
The Sport topic set gathers 151 common English words across CEFR A1–C2. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Sport context — which helps learners associate them more easily and remember them longer.
Every word has clear IPA and English meanings. Read each word aloud, build example sentences, then review with flashcards so your Sport vocabulary enters long-term memory. Once you're comfortable with this topic, browse more English vocabulary topics to expand your vocabulary alongside the CEFR pathway.