sporting
Sporting (adj) means relating to sports. Example: “It was a big weekend for sporting events across the country.”
How to Use Sporting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelated to sports, or behaving fairly and graciously.
Word Forms
more sporting comparative, sportings plural, most sporting superlative
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It was a big weekend for _____ events across the country.
Related Words
Rhymes for sporting
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “sporting” mean?
The word “sporting” means relating to sports. In plain terms, related to sports, or behaving fairly and graciously.
How do you pronounce “sporting”?
“Sporting” is pronounced SPAW-tihng (/ˈspɔɹtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sporting” in a sentence?
Here is “sporting” used in a sentence: “It was a big weekend for sporting events across the country.”
What part of speech is “sporting”?
“Sporting” is an adjective.
Is “sporting” a common word?
“Sporting” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sporting” have?
“Sporting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to sports.
What is the difference between "sporting" and "sports"?
"Sporting" is an adjective meaning relating to sports, as in a sporting event or sporting goods. "Sports" is the plural noun and is also used attributively, so both a sporting event and a sports event are common.
What is the difference between "sporting" and "sportsmanlike"?
Both describe fair, generous behavior in competition. "Sportsmanlike" focuses specifically on conduct within a game, while "sporting" can also simply mean relating to sports in general.