# taekwondo

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌtaɪkwɑnˈdoʊ/ · frequency rank #35,549

## Definitions
1. A martial art from Korea, known for its elaborate kicking techniques. The sparring aspect is a recognised Olympic sport.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Korean 태권도(跆拳道) (taegwondo).

## Common misspellings (13)
`atekwondo`, `taekkwondo`, `taekowndo`, `taekwnodo`, `taekwodno`, `taekwonddo`, `taekwonndo`, `taekwonod`, `taekwwondo`, `taewkondo`, `takewondo`, `teakwondo`, `ttaekwondo`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/taekwondo