sumo

noun/ˈsumoʊ/

Frequency rank: #12,324 most common English word

Meaning

a Japanese form of wrestling in which two competitors try to force each other out of a circular ring.

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Example sentence

During his trip to Japan, he watched sumo for the first time and was amazed by the size of the wrestlers.

Synonyms & related words

  • wrestling

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