Vocabulary Entry

sumo

|noun • verb

noun

A form of Japanese wrestling in which a large wrestler tries to push an opponent out of a circular ring or to make them touch the ground with any part of their body other than the soles of their feet.

Example Sentences

"The sumo wrestler trained hard every day for the championship."

"Watching a sumo match is a fascinating experience."

"He was fascinated by the traditions and rituals of sumo wrestling."

verb

Example Sentences

"He hopes to sumo professionally in the coming years."

"They will sumo in front of a large audience this weekend."

"She decided to learn how to sumo during her time in Japan."