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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The expanded definition would encompass event contracts on sporting, political, cultural and weather-related events.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
It’s also sporting a growth story that stands out on Wall Street.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
"We have a really clear philosophy around how we can be competitive in arguably the most challenging league in the world," Brighton sporting director Mike Cave told BBC Sport.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Angel City sporting director Mark Parsons is taking his time searching for a new coach in a strategy that could jeopardize the team’s playoff chances.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 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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