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

Derived Forms

• ˈsportingly, adverb

Other Words From

• sporting·ly adverb
• non·sporting adjective
• non·sporting·ly adverb
• un·sporting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sporting¹

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

Example Sentences

"We’re all about sustainability and to achieve that what we really need is the position where we have sporting jeopardy without financial catastrophe."

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He lost both his grandparents in a short space of time and the pressures of a professional sporting environment made matters worse.

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Come back next Tuesday for more great sporting photos of the week, and see some of the most striking news pictures from last week.

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland runs with the ball during the Champions League match against Sporting at Estadio Jose Alvalade on 5 November in Lisbon, Portugal.

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Sporting director Steve Nielsen quit the organisation in December after less than a year in his role.

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