- present participle of sport.
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
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of sporting
Example Sentences
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“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
But the energy was still palpable, with locals sporting soccer jerseys and tourists popping up across the city.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
Many American fans have become used to the high cost of sporting events.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
“This really is the most historic sporting event of all time,” White said in a prefight video, underselling as always.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
It’s the one paper that carries sporting news from America.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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