"ESPN" meaning in English

See ESPN in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Rhymes: -ɛn Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} ESPN
  1. (media, US) Initialism of Entertainment and Sports Programming Network. Tags: US, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: Entertainment and Sports Programming Network Categories (topical): Media

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