water sportn.

Brit.

/ˈwɔːtə spɔːt/, U.S.

/ˈwɔdər ˌspɔrt/,

/ˈwɑdər ˌspɔrt/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: water n., sport n.¹

Etymology: < water n. + sport n.¹

1. A sport that takes place in or on water. Usually in plural: such sports collectively.In quot. a1691: a game or leisure activity involving water (cf. sport n.¹ 2a).

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a1691 P. Skippon in Coll. Voy. & Trav. (1732) VI. 641/1 An oval garden moated about, where there are giochi d'acqua, i.e. water-sports.

1809 G. Henderson Acct. Brit. Settlement Honduras v. 77 At this season water-sports are also common, and Dory-racing affords a very general amusement.

1842 N. Amer. Rev. Oct. 367 Not alone are we indebted to him..for the destruction of this chief of American water sports.

1914 Oxnard (Calif.) Daily Courier 9 Apr. 1/6 A program of water sports including high powered speed boat races, surf board races, water ski races.

1920 L. Sheffield & N. Sheffield Swimming Simplified viii. 150 Water sports afford a varied source of amusements.

1976 National Observer (U.S.) 30 Oct. 3/3 We enjoy water sports.

1990 Times 2 Apr. 31/1 The fast-growing watersport of windsurfing.

2006 N.Y. Times Mag. 23 Apr. 146/3 (advt.) Action-filled island water sports include sailing, kayaking expeditions, windsurfing, [etc.].

2. slang. In plural. Sexual activity that involves urination, esp. urination by one participant on to another.

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1968 Los Angeles Free Press 4 Oct. 20/2 (advt.) Attr. guy..with a thirst to learn + dig w-sports, + games seeks masc., trim guys..for priv. weekend fun.]

1969 Los Angeles Free Press 25 July 41/6 (advt.) Str actg, attr guy, 35... Dig bike boys, construction types, servicemen, beer, water sports + anything erotic.

1980 A. Maupin More Tales of City 49 That's where she hung the swing... Water sports. She was real famous for it... She tinkled on them from up there. While she was swinging.

2004 H. Walsh Brass iii. 99 I've also got a selection of vibrators and dildos in the bedroom but that'll cost extra. Water sports, scat, I don't do.

Compounds

General attributive (in sense 1).

C1. With the first element in plural form.

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1904 Lady's Realm 16 293/1 After the international competition was over a water-sports display took place.

1914 N.Y. Times 22 Feb. iv. 2/6 A water sports carnival, including the 500-yard metropolitan championship swim.

1989 Skin Diver May 30/1 For 32 years Harvey's has focused its energy on making neoprene watersports apparel—wetsuits, drysuits, swimsuits and accessories.

2002 Pallin Catal. 32 Made from anti-bacterial rubber Surfs are a boon to rafters, canyoners, boaties and most water sports enthusiasts.

2011 Trailfinder Spring 8/3 Guests are cosseted with spacious Ocean View Suites and Staterooms, an onboard watersports marina, [etc.].

C2. With the first element in singular form.

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1925 Christian Sci. Monitor 24 June 14/4 A water sport exhibition has just been held in Potsdam.

1940 N.Y. Times 12 May ix. 2/1 (advt.) Free use of Bath Club..with all water sport equipment and typical beach club services.

1992 Caravan Mag. Sept. 60/3 Popular here is the strand, where motorists can drive on to the firm sand and where water-sport enthusiasts are continually in action.

2005 DreamScapes Mar. 32/2 Between ecotours, watersport activities and spa treatments, guests at the Ocean Club West always find time to practise the fine art of ‘hammocking’.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2015; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	water sport
释义	water sportn. Brit. /ˈwɔːtə spɔːt/, U.S. /ˈwɔdər ˌspɔrt/, /ˈwɑdər ˌspɔrt/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: water n., sport n.¹ Etymology: < water n. + sport n.¹ 1. A sport that takes place in or on water. Usually in plural: such sports collectively.In quot. a1691: a game or leisure activity involving water (cf. sport n.¹ 2a). ΚΠ a1691 P. Skippon in Coll. Voy. & Trav. (1732) VI. 641/1 An oval garden moated about, where there are giochi d'acqua, i.e. water-sports. 1809 G. Henderson Acct. Brit. Settlement Honduras v. 77 At this season water-sports are also common, and Dory-racing affords a very general amusement. 1842 N. Amer. Rev. Oct. 367 Not alone are we indebted to him..for the destruction of this chief of American water sports. 1914 Oxnard (Calif.) Daily Courier 9 Apr. 1/6 A program of water sports including high powered speed boat races, surf board races, water ski races. 1920 L. Sheffield & N. Sheffield Swimming Simplified viii. 150 Water sports afford a varied source of amusements. 1976 National Observer (U.S.) 30 Oct. 3/3 We enjoy water sports. 1990 Times 2 Apr. 31/1 The fast-growing watersport of windsurfing. 2006 N.Y. Times Mag. 23 Apr. 146/3 (advt.) Action-filled island water sports include sailing, kayaking expeditions, windsurfing, [etc.]. 2. slang. In plural. Sexual activity that involves urination, esp. urination by one participant on to another. ΚΠ 1968 Los Angeles Free Press 4 Oct. 20/2 (advt.) Attr. guy..with a thirst to learn + dig w-sports, + games seeks masc., trim guys..for priv. weekend fun.] 1969 Los Angeles Free Press 25 July 41/6 (advt.) Str actg, attr guy, 35... Dig bike boys, construction types, servicemen, beer, water sports + anything erotic. 1980 A. Maupin More Tales of City 49 That's where she hung the swing... Water sports. She was real famous for it... She tinkled on them from up there. While she was swinging. 2004 H. Walsh Brass iii. 99 I've also got a selection of vibrators and dildos in the bedroom but that'll cost extra. Water sports, scat, I don't do. Compounds General attributive (in sense 1). C1. With the first element in plural form. ΚΠ 1904 Lady's Realm 16 293/1 After the international competition was over a water-sports display took place. 1914 N.Y. Times 22 Feb. iv. 2/6 A water sports carnival, including the 500-yard metropolitan championship swim. 1989 Skin Diver May 30/1 For 32 years Harvey's has focused its energy on making neoprene watersports apparel—wetsuits, drysuits, swimsuits and accessories. 2002 Pallin Catal. 32 Made from anti-bacterial rubber Surfs are a boon to rafters, canyoners, boaties and most water sports enthusiasts. 2011 Trailfinder Spring 8/3 Guests are cosseted with spacious Ocean View Suites and Staterooms, an onboard watersports marina, [etc.]. C2. With the first element in singular form. ΚΠ 1925 Christian Sci. Monitor 24 June 14/4 A water sport exhibition has just been held in Potsdam. 1940 N.Y. Times 12 May ix. 2/1 (advt.) Free use of Bath Club..with all water sport equipment and typical beach club services. 1992 Caravan Mag. Sept. 60/3 Popular here is the strand, where motorists can drive on to the firm sand and where water-sport enthusiasts are continually in action. 2005 DreamScapes Mar. 32/2 Between ecotours, watersport activities and spa treatments, guests at the Ocean Club West always find time to practise the fine art of ‘hammocking’. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2015; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.a1691
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