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sporting

American  
[spawr-ting, spohr-] / ˈspɔr tɪŋ, ˈspoʊr- /

adjective

  1. engaging in, disposed to, or interested in open-air or athletic sports.

    a rugged, sporting man.

  2. concerned with or suitable for such sports.

    sporting equipment.

  3. sportsmanlike.

  4. interested in or connected with sports or pursuits involving betting or gambling.

    the sporting life of Las Vegas.

  5. involving or inducing the taking of risk, as in a sport.


sporting British  
/ ˈspɔːtɪŋ /

adjective

  1. (prenominal) of, relating to, or used or engaged in a sport or sports

    several sporting interests

  2. relating or conforming to sportsmanship; fair

  3. of, relating to, or characterized by an interest in gambling

  4. willing to take a risk

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of sporting

First recorded in 1590–1600; sport + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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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

"The Fifa World Cup is the biggest sporting event on the planet so it's very important to us as a sports brand to perform at our best." said Adidas' Alt.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

“The U.S. and its neighbors will bank a big chunk of that, but the sporting gains are spread quite broadly what with airfare, merch, tickets and so forth.”

From Barron's • 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

“Would you—” The bathroom door swung inward to admit a beefy kid sporting a buzz cut.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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