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

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

The sumo wrestler and actor Taylor Wily, known for Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum P.I., has died aged 56. —City News Service, Orange County Register, 21 June 2024

After leaving sumo, Wily began competing in Ultimate Fighting Championships, competing as Teila Tuli in his first UFC bout in November 1993. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 June 2024

Before acting, Wily competed in sumo, UFC and MMA matches, where he was known for his intimidating 450-pound frame. —William Earl, Variety, 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