sportier; sportiest
1
: of, relating to, or typical of sports, sportsmen, sportswomen, or sportswear
2
: resembling a sports car in styling or performance
a sporty sedan
sportily adverb
sportiness noun

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That name, clearly, didn’t work under the new naming system, so after the update, that name was passed on to a sporty version of the compact sedan, the A4, several years later. Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 24 June 2025 According to cast members, athletic wear like sporty skorts and dresses is a perfect way to stay comfortable and stylish for your Disney day. Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025 Most recently, the sporty staple appeared (and reappeared) in Chanel’s resort 2026 collection in unexpected pairings that were anything but prim. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 20 June 2025 The Desperately Seeking Susan actress also tried out a sporty look on slide 11 of her latest Instagram post, wearing a cropped, black and red striped polo by Vaquera ($402) with black track pants that contained red graphic elements. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sporty

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sporty was in 1889

Cite this Entry

“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

sporty

adjective
ˈspōrt-ē How to pronounce sporty (audio)
ˈspȯrt-
sportier; sportiest
: of or relating to sports
also : being or having the look of being suitable for sports
sporty clothes
sportily
ˈspōrt-ᵊl-ē How to pronounce sporty (audio)
ˈspȯrt-
adverb
sportiness
ˈspōrt-ē-nəs How to pronounce sporty (audio)
ˈspȯrt-
noun

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