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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Another is Julian Ward, who was Liverpool's sporting director between 2022 and 2023 and oversaw the signings of Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Alexis Mac Allister and Darwin Nunez.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Kim and his daughter, sporting an all-white outfit, were saluted by sailors as they strolled together down a red carpet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
With Richard Hughes' move to Al-Hilal now confirmed, Liverpool are seeking a new sporting director for the fifth time since 2022.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
“If you come to a sporting event, you have to respect the sport,” she said following her win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
On the wall he had shelves with books and sporting trophies.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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