E-sports

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of esports. alt-of, alternative, uncountable

    "The effect on traditional sports is just one of the concerns often expressed about this phenomenon. The proliferation of e-sports conjures images of children eating sugary snacks late into the night as they stare at their screens."

Example

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"The effect on traditional sports is just one of the concerns often expressed about this phenomenon. The proliferation of e-sports conjures images of children eating sugary snacks late into the night as they stare at their screens."

Etymology

From e- + sports.

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