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• present participle of sport.

sporting

American  

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

adjective

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

   a rugged, sporting man.

2. concerned with or suitable for such sports.

   sporting equipment.

3. sportsmanlike.

4. interested in or connected with 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
• unsporting
  adjective
• nonsportingly
  adverb
• sportingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of sporting

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

Example Sentences

“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said one fan, whose been attending sporting events in the city for more than seven decades.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

As McLaren said in their statement about giving notice of intention to appeal: "We believe this case raises important questions concerning sporting fairness, regulatory consistency and the integrity of competition."

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

“The U.S. and its neighbors will bank a big chunk of that, but the sporting gains are spread quite broadly what with airfare, merch, tickets and so forth.”

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Trade also faltered for a second consecutive month at sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, book, and miscellaneous retailers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

His hair is perfectly slicked back and he is sporting the puffiest mustache I have ever seen.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya