sporting

American  

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

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.

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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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of sporting

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

Example Sentences

Despite understanding her previous statement of aiming to become a two-sport world champion was a bold one, the Welsh sporting icon remains determined to aim for the stars.

From BBC

“The strong structural growth of the global sporting goods industry continues to be very supportive for Adidas,” it said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Right now, sporting events are the most popular category to trade in prediction markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Discretionary spending rose 0.4%, reflecting the expansion of Black Friday sales and strong attendance at sporting and concert events, the data showed.

From The Wall Street Journal

It turned out to be two drab gray shirts, each sporting a weird number on the pocket.

From Literature