Parkour
pronunciation
How to pronounce Parkour in British English: UK
How to pronounce Parkour in American English: US
Word Origin
- parkour (n.)
- "The activity or sport of moving rapidly through an area, typically in an urban environment, negotiating obstacles by running, jumping, and climbing", Early 21st century: French, alteration of parcours 'route, course'.
Example
- 1. Parkour is a physical activity that is difficult to categorize .
- 2. Now this abandoned place is often visited by local tramps , fat rats , parkour lovers and peaceful photographers .
- 3. Parkour is a challenging and demanding discipline , therefore learning parkour must always be approached with sensibility and caution .
- 4. A characteristic of parkour is efficiency .
- 5. Because of its unique nature , it is often said that parkour is in its own category .