sporter

American  

[spawr-ter, spohr-] / ˈspɔr tər, ˈspoʊr- /

noun

1. a person or thing that sports, as a participant in a sport.

2. an animal or piece of equipment for use in a sport, as a hunting dog or rifle.

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Etymology

Origin of sporter

First recorded in 1530–40; sport + -er ¹

Example Sentences

I think it’s exciting because I’m obviously not a professional sporter but I think they’re changing to a look that’s not just coastal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2017

Yet if you can divorce from your mind the knowledge of the Miata, the 124 Spider works on its own: a compact, ripped sporter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2016

Terry took some time out from flexing the muscle under The Armband while pointing at The Armband to spare a thought for retired footballer Rio Ferdinand, erstwhile sporter of The Armband.

From The Guardian • Mar. 22, 2011

Therefore, any Mauser-action sporter is going to cost you a bundle, right?

From Time Magazine Archive

A gambler, a sporter of fine clothes, an expert on champagne, a polite loafer, a witness knave who edits the Sunday edition of a great outrage upon our sensibilities.

From Active Service by Crane, Stephen