spectator sport
A sporting activity which has a relatively high ratio of watchers to direct participantsA sporting activity which has a relatively high ratio of watchers to direct participants.
» Tom has no interest whatsoever in spectator sports.
Meaning
3 sensesA sporting activity which has a relatively high ratio of watchers to direct participants.
(idiomatic)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.
(idiomatic)An activity which consists of watching or observing.
- a sport that many people find entertaining to watch
Examples
4 sentencesTom has no interest whatsoever in spectator sports.
What's the most popular spectator sport in your country?
What's your favorite spectator sport?
What's the most popular spectator sport in Australia?
Forms
plural: spectator sports| Singular | spectator sport |
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