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

They were given a stew in the same way that sumo wrestlers are given stews to fatten them up. —Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2024

Last year, Burch showed impressive strength, squatting 685 pounds and doing a sumo deadlift of 685. 11. —Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024

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

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