sumo

noun

su·​mo ˈsü-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce sumo (audio)
: a Japanese form of wrestling in which a contestant loses if he is forced out of the ring or if any part of his body except the soles of his feet touches the ground

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Nabe hot pots, which fuel sumo wrestlers, make hearty meals and can be found in the Ryogoku and Okubo areas. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2024 To perform a sumo deadlift, follow these steps: Stand behind the barbell with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart. Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024 There are two types of deadlifts—conventional and sumo. Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024 Before acting, Wily competed in sumo, UFC and MMA matches, where he was known for his intimidating 450 pound frame. Variety, NBC News, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for sumo 

Word History

Etymology

Japanese sumō

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sumo was in 1893

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“Sumo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sumo. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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sumo

noun
su·​mo ˈsü-mō How to pronounce sumo (audio)
: a Japanese form of wrestling in which a contestant loses if forced out of the ring or if any part of the body except the soles of the feet touches the ground
Etymology

Japanese

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