The Sports Store

Definition

A sports store is a shop that sells equipment, clothing, and accessories related to sports and physical activities. From basketballs and yoga mats to running shoes and jerseys, sports stores have all the gear you need to play, train, and stay fit.

Learning vocabulary related to a sports store can help you in real-life situations like shopping, talking about your hobbies, or asking for specific items.

Common Vocabulary at a Sports Store

Here’s a list of useful words and phrases:

Word / Phrase	Meaning	Example Sentence
Sneakers	Sports shoes	I need a new pair of sneakers for the gym.
Dumbbells	Weights used for strength training	These dumbbells are too heavy for me.
Running shorts	Shorts designed for running	Do you sell men’s running shorts?
Tennis racket	Equipment used in tennis	My tennis racket broke during the match.
Yoga mat	A mat used during yoga or stretching	Can I see your non-slip yoga mats?
Goalkeeper gloves	Gloves worn by goalkeepers in soccer	He bought new goalkeeper gloves last week.
Athletic wear	Clothing made for sports and exercise	She loves wearing athletic wear daily.
Sale / Discount	A reduction in price	Are these basketballs on sale?
Try on	To put clothes on to see if they fit	Can I try on this tracksuit?
Checkout counter	Place where you pay for items	Let’s go to the checkout counter.

Practical Exercises

Let’s put that vocabulary to work! Try these activities:

1. Fill in the Blanks

Use the words from the vocabulary list:

1. I bought a new ___________ for my morning yoga session.

2. These ___________ are perfect for lifting weights.

3. Can I ___________ these sneakers before buying them?

4. My brother is a soccer goalie. He needs new ___________.

5. There’s a 30% ___________ on all athletic wear today!

1. yoga mat

2. dumbbells

3. try on

4. goalkeeper gloves

5. discount

2. Dialogue Practice

Practice this short conversation with a partner or read it out loud:

Customer: Hi, do you have any running shoes in size 9?
Staff: Yes, we do. Would you like to try them on?
Customer: Sure! Also, do you have any yoga mats on sale?
Staff: Yes, they’re over in aisle 3.

Before you go, answer these quick questions:

1. What’s one item you would buy at a sports store?

2. What does "try on" mean?

3. Name two pieces of equipment you need for your favorite sport.

Share your answers in the comments or practice them with a classmate!