sporting

[spawr-ting, spohr-]

adjective

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

   a rugged, sporting man.

2. concerned with or suitable for such sports: sports.

   sporting equipment.

3. sportsmanlike.

4. interested in or connected with sports 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

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• sportingly adverb
• nonsporting adjective
• nonsportingly adverb
• unsporting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sporting¹

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

Example Sentences

There's now a new chairman, a new vice-chairman, a new sporting director, a new technical director, a new head of recruitment, a new head scout - and Gerrard doesn't know them.

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In 2025 it is the Robins who stand on the precipice of sporting greatness as they target a trio of trophies of their own.

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"Steven and his backroom staff have ensured that the club is undoubtedly in a better place today than it was three-and-a-half years ago," said then Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson.

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But not everyone necessarily sees the sporting merit.

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Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Manchester on Friday as stars from the sporting world gathered to bid a final farewell to British former world champion Ricky Hatton.

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