Sports: vocabulary

12 sports words with child-friendly clues and example sentences. Works in every word game.

12 words · Actions · Grade 3, 4, 5

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WordMeaningExample
footballKick the ball into the goal.We play football at break.
basketballThrow the ball into a high net.He plays basketball.
badmintonHit a shuttlecock over a net.I play badminton with Dad.
swimmingMove through water.Swimming is fun.
tennisHit a ball over a net with a racket.She plays tennis.
volleyballHit a ball over a net with your hands.We play volleyball on the beach.
table tennisA small ball game on a table.Table tennis is fast.
runningMove fast on your feet.I go running every morning.
cyclingRiding a bike.Cycling is good exercise.
karateA sport from Japan with kicks and punches.I do karate.
skatingMoving on wheels or ice.Skating is exciting.
chessA board game with kings and queens.Chess is a quiet sport.

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