Here are some English words related to sports and games, including the names of different sports, sports equipment, and some words associated with football, card games, and chess.
Sports
Football terms
to kick the ball |
to head the ball |
to pass the ball |
to score a goal |
to send off |
to book |
to be sent off |
to shoot |
to take a penalty |
Sports venues
boxing ring |
cricket ground |
football pitch |
golf course |
gym |
ice rink |
racetrack |
running track |
squash court |
swimming pool |
tennis court |
stand |
Cycling terms
bell |
bicycle pump |
brake |
chain |
gears |
handlebars |
inner tube |
pedal |
puncture |
puncture repair kit |
saddle |
spokes |
tyre |
wheel |
to have a puncture |
to ride a bicycle or to ride a bike |
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Sports equipment
Table games
board game |
backgammon |
chess |
dominoes |
draughts |
go |
table football |
Card games
blackjack |
bridge |
poker |
card |
pack of cards |
hand |
trick |
to cut the cards |
to deal the cards |
to shuffle the cards |
suit |
hearts |
clubs |
diamonds |
spades |
ace |
king |
queen |
jack |
joker |
your turn! |
Chess
chessboard |
piece |
king |
queen |
bishop |
knight |
rook or castle |
pawn |
move |
check |
checkmate |
stalemate |
to take or to capture |
to castle |
to move |
to resign |
your move! |
good move! |
Athletics events
100 metres |
1500 metres |
discus throw |
hammer throw |
high jump |
hurdles |
javelin throw |
long jump |
marathon |
pole vault |
shot put |
triple jump |
Other words related to sports
to play |
to win |
to lose |
to draw |
to watch |
game |
fixture |
match |
competition |
league table |
score |
result |
winner |
loser |
opponent |
umpire |
spectator |
win |
loss |
victory |
defeat |
draw |
to play away |
to play at home |
Olympic Games |