B2adjective2K

Sporting

UK /["/ˈspɔːtɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/"]/

Definition

connected with sports

In simple words: related to sports or physical activities

Examples

  • a major **sporting event**
  • a range of **sporting activities**
  • His main sporting interests are golf and tennis.
  • a store selling sporting goods
  • The game was played in a very sporting spirit.

Usage notes

Used in contexts related to sports, teams, and activities. It's formal for describing events or attributes (e.g., 'sporting event'), but can also be used informally for someone's behavior (e.g., 'a sporting spirit'). Avoid in very casual contexts.

Grammar pattern

sporting + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'sport-ing' as being actively engaged in sports, like running or playing games.

Collocations

  • sporting events
  • sporting activities
  • sporting goods
  • sporting spirit
  • sporting achievements

Synonyms

  • athletic
  • active
  • sports-related
  • recreational
  • playful

Antonyms

  • non-sporting
  • inactive

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'sport' as a noun instead of an adjective.
  • Using 'sporting' to describe non-sport related activities.
  • Incorrectly spelling it as 'sporty' when referring to something athletic.