Sportsmanship Definition & Meaning

sportsmanship
noun
  1. fairness in following the rules of the game

"Sportsmanship" in song lyrics

See how sportsmanship is used in real songs:

  • "I know, no class, no sportsmanship"
    Red Cafe — Above the Cloudz
  • "teamwork and sportsmanship"
    AOL — AOL
  • "creating good sportsmanship"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "sportsmanship"

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