sporting
Americanadjective
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engaging in, disposed to, or interested in open-air or athletic sports.
a rugged, sporting man.
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concerned with or suitable for such sports.
sporting equipment.
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interested in or connected with sports or pursuits involving betting or gambling.
the sporting life of Las Vegas.
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involving or inducing the taking of risk, as in a sport.
adjective
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(prenominal) of, relating to, or used or engaged in a sport or sports
several sporting interests
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relating or conforming to sportsmanship; fair
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of, relating to, or characterized by an interest in gambling
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willing to take a risk
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Etymology
Origin of sporting
Example Sentences
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"We have been to different sporting events before so we knew that delays happen. Most of the other games get cancelled but a World Cup game, you just gotta stick it out."
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Known for their sporting success - the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Celtics, the Bruins, the New England Patriots - soccer is not one of them.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
But the energy was still palpable, with locals sporting soccer jerseys and tourists popping up across the city.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
Trade also faltered for a second consecutive month at sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, book, and miscellaneous retailers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
The radio report is confusing—cops say Tariq had on a red bandanna, but T wasn't sporting no colors yesterday.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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