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

"I think in the interests of respecting all of the sporting traditions in Northern Ireland it’s important that Casement Park is built."

From BBC

"I leave with the peace of mind that I have left a legacy, which I really feel is not just a sporting one but a personal one," Nadal said.

From BBC

In photos posted by the Pittsburgh venue, Leno can be seen sporting an eye patch.

From Los Angeles Times

It wasn't about money, it wasn't about a sporting decision.

From BBC

The event was Netflix’s first foray into streaming a live sporting event, and many viewers complained on social media about losing the feed and buffering.

From Los Angeles Times