Definitions for Sumo

• Definition
• Anagrams (24)

Sumo su·mo

Spelling: [soo-moh]

IPA: /ˈsu moʊ/

Sumo is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 24 anagrams from letters in Sumo (mosu).

Definitions for Sumo

noun

1. a form of wrestling in Japan in which a contestant wins by forcing his opponent out of the ring or by causing him to touch the ground with any part of his body other than the soles of his feet, contestants usually being men of great height and weight.

Origin of Sumo

1895-1900; Japanese sumō, earlier suma(f)u to wrestle

Examples for Sumo

The droll commercials include a current one for a Japanese bank in which Brad Pitt dines with a sumo wrestler.

The sumo Association pledged to end yakuza ties the same year.