sumo

noun

su·​mo ˈsü-(ˌ)mō 

: 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

Examples of sumo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Taylor Wily, who rose to fame on the sumo circuit in the late 1980s before moving into acting, appearing in memorable roles on the TV reboot of Hawaii Five-0 and the comedy film Forgetting Sarah Marshall, died this week in Hawaii, according to the local ABC News affiliate on the island. —Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Japanese sumō

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sumo

noun

su·​mo ˈsü-mō 

: 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