sumo

/ˈsuːmoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a style of Japanese wrestling in which participants wear loincloths and try to throw each other out of a circular ring

“He traveled to Japan to watch a live sumo match.”

2. verb

to engage in or participate in a sumo wrestling match

“The young wrestler decided to sumo at the national championships.”

3. noun

a sumo wrestler

“The sumo was a local celebrity due to his impressive size and strength.”

Synonyms

  • rassler
  • wrestler

Antonyms

  • figure skater
  • gymnast